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Career Education Association Opposed to Federal Budget Cuts for Education and Workforce Programs

July 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) has issued an action alert calling on people to write to their members of Congress to oppose cuts to education and workforce programs in the next Federal budget. According to ACTE, on July 14 the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association for Career and Technical Education, Career and Technical Education, legislation, U.S. House of Representatives, Workforce Development

CAR Coalition Survey Shows Strong Support for Federal Vehicle Right-to-Repair Laws, Choice of Repair Facilities

July 17, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The CAR Coalition, the group of independent automotive parts, management and repair companies, associations, and insurers, released a new survey that it says demonstrates strong support for federal vehicle right-to-repair legislation. The new survey comes as lawmakers are scheduled to hold a hearing on right- to-repair issues on Tuesday, July 18th, in the House Judiciary […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAR Coalition, legislation, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

Auto Care Alliance Opposes ASA, SCRS and Alliance Right to Repair Agreement Over Enforcement, Lack of Collaboration

July 14, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Alliance announced July 13 it is opposed to the agreement by the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation announced July 11 on automotive right to repair According to the Auto Care Alliance, a group that includes several former ASA affiliate associations, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Alliance, legislation, Right to Repair

Registration Open for Auto Care Association September Legislative Summit, Fall Leadership Days

July 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the Auto Care Association’s Fall Leadership Days and Legislative Summit events is now open. The events will be held Sept. 20-22, at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. For the second time, the Auto Care Association’s Legislative Summit will be held at the same location and in conjunction with the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Auto Care Association, District of Columbia, legislation, Right to Repair

Auto Care Association Calls Right to Repair Agreement by ASA, SCRS, and Auto Alliance ‘Thinly Veiled Attempt to Confuse Lawmakers and Drivers’

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Coalitions supporting right to repair legislation also critical. MEMA calls agreement step in the right direction and offers suggestions on legislation. The Auto Care Association released a statement July 11 objecting to the right to repair agreement between the Automotive Service Association (ASA), the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and Alliance for Automotive Innovation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association, CAR Coalition, legislation, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Right to Repair, Right to Repair Coalition, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, U.S. House of Representatives

New Jersey Toughens Auto Theft Laws

July 11, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a series of bills to continue the fight to combat auto theft in the state. The four bills strengthen the criminal penalties associated with auto theft, with a particular focus on persistent, repeat offenders and large-scale automobile trafficking networks. “Every person should be able to feel safe and secure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, New Jersey, Vehicle Theft

EU Reaches Agreement on Data Act to Provide Third Parties Access to Connected Products

July 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Automotive suppliers’ association calls for auto sector specific legislation to improve competition, boost innovation capabilities, and protect consumer rights and choice. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached an agreement on June 27 on Data Act legislation which will regulate how data generated by connected objects can be accessed and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CLEPA, EU, Europe, legislation, Right to Repair, Telematics

Rhode Island Governor Signs Bill Updating Unfair Claims Practices Act

June 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

New law requires insurers to pay for documented OEM and paint manufacturer procedures. Also adds independent appraisal provision to settle disputes. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed legislation June 26 that passed by the state legislature earlier in the month that will update several sections of the Rhode Island Unfair Claims Practices Act to address […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Rhode Island, Unfair Claims Practice

Rhode Island Legislature Passes Bill Updating Unfair Claims Practices Act

June 16, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Requires insurers to pay for documented OEM and paint manufacturer procedures, adds independent appraisal provision to settle disputed loss amounts. Clarifies direction to pay requirements for auto rentals. The Rhode Island legislature passed a bill June 16 that amends several sections of the Rhode Island Unfair Claims Practices Act to address items such as payment […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Appraisal Clause, legislation, Rhode Island, Unfair Claims Practice

Right to Repair Bill Introduced in Quebec

June 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) is welcoming the tabling of Bill 29, an Act to protect consumers against programmed obsolescence and promote durability, reparability and maintenance of goods, by Québec Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette. According to the association, the legislation will enshrine the right of Quebecers to have their vehicle serviced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, legislation, Quebec, Right to Repair

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