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Federal Legislation Re-Introduced to Provide Free Public Transportation

April 25, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Massachusetts Senator Edward J. Markey, a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) announced the reintroduction of the Freedom to Move Act, legislation to support state and local efforts to establish public transportation as a public good through fare-free services. According to the supporters, the legislation would support states and […]

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Delaware Governor Carney Allows Recreational Marijuana Legislation to Become Law Without His Signature

April 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Delaware Governor John Carney announced April 21 that he would allow two pieces of legislation governing marijuana legalization to become law. “In the coming days, I will allow House Bill 1 and House Bill 2 to be enacted into Delaware law without my signature. These two pieces of legislation remove all state-level civil and criminal […]

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ASA Thanks Repairers Who Helped Defeat Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill

April 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Texas Senate Transportation Committee rejected legislation that would have eliminated Texas’ vehicle safety inspection program. Senate Bill (SB) 684’s committee substitute failed by a vote of three in favor and five against. Research clearly demonstrates that regular testing of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and beams, seatbelts, and airbag systems plays a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Safety Inspection, Texas

Group of 28 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Right to Repair Legislation

March 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Letter urges passage of federal right to repair and design patent legislation to preserve competition in vehicle, farm and digital equipment service and repair. A group of 28 bipartisan state and territory attorneys general, representing states from Maine to Alaska, signaled their support for consumers’ right to repair the items they purchase – including automobiles, […]

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Insurance Association Hails Federal Legislation to Preserve Competition in Collision Repair Parts Market

March 27, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislation to preserve competition in the marketplace for aftermarket auto parts will help keep repair costs low by promoting consumer choice, according to the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC). The Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation, or SMART Act, which was reintroduced last week, would limit the design patent on an auto repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aftermarket Parts, Design Patents, legislation, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, U.S. House of Representatives

Legislation to Limit Length of Automotive Design Patents Re-Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives

March 23, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill seeks to reduce collision repair costs by limiting the length of time vehicle manufacturer exterior parts would be protected from competition. The Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act was reintroduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill proposes to reduce the length of time exterior collision repair parts are protected […]

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Business Groups Raise Concerns with White House Budget Proposal

March 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Group of 85 trade associations, including automotive groups, urges lawmakers to oppose provisions raising taxes on pass-through businesses. A coalition of small business trade associations is calling on Federal legislators to oppose the Federal budget proposal released by the White House last week. The budget proposed by the White House would raise taxes by $5 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Specialty Equipment Market Association, Tax, Tire Industry Association

Legislation Requiring Auto Insurance Passes in Virginia

March 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Legislators in Virginia passed Senate Bill 951 (SB 951) that repeals the option for motorists in the Commonwealth to register an uninsured motor vehicle upon payment of the uninsured motor vehicle fee of $500. The bill now goes to Governor Glenn Youngkin who a spokesman said is reviewing the legislation. The deadline for the Governor […]

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NAMIC Lauds Reintroduction of Federal Right to Repair Auto Bill

February 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies commends legislation re-introduced in the House of Representatives to ensure access to repair and diagnostic automobile data that will provide consumers with greater choice in having their cars repaired. According to the association, protecting a consumer’s right to choose their repair providers and control the data needed to […]

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Auto Body Association of Texas Educates Legislators on Safe Repairs

February 24, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

On February 23, the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) and collision repair professionals from all over the Lone Star State, including two technicians from El Paso who began their nine-hour drive at midnight, showed up in the Texas Capitol Austin to educate legislators on ABAT’s Safe Repair bill (HB1321) and Fair Appraisal bill (HB1437). […]

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