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U.S. Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

March 26, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. House of Representatives expected to consider proposal Friday that provides support for individuals and small businesses. The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). According to the Automotive Service Association (ASA), after extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, legislation, U.S. Senate

Federal Law in Response to Coronavirus Expands Paid Sick and Family Leave Eligibility for Employees

March 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, signed by President Trump on Wednesday in response to the coronavirus crisis, expands requirements for small businesses to provide paid sick and family leave, expands unemployment benefits and offers free coronavirus testing. According to an article in today’s National Law Review, the new law extends and expands […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Employment Law, legislation

Maryland Collision Repair Parts Bill Withdrawn

March 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland House Bill 1418

Legislation sought to define OEM, certified and non-certified part types and require written consent indicating parts choice. A bill before the Maryland legislature that sought to add a section to the Maryland Statutes to define the different types of crash parts used to repair a vehicle and require written consent from the insured to the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certification, legislation, Maryland, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts

Oklahoma Bill Would Require Collision Repair Facilities to Follow Storage Rate Limits

March 4, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Oklahoma Senate Bill 1314

Legislation that passed Senate would add repair facilities to existing regulations on maximum storage fee limits. Legislation introduced in Oklahoma would require collision repair facilities to follow the maximum charge limits that currently only apply to towing businesses in the state. Oklahoma Senate Bill 1314 (SB 1314), that was introduced on January 13 and amended […]

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OEM Collision Repair Procedures Legislation Introduced in Illinois

February 20, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Illinois House Bill 4916

Bill would require insurers to base claim payments on, and collision repairers to use, vehicle manufacturer compliant repair procedures. Excludes OEM parts mandates, but requires use of like, kind and quality. Legislation introduced February 13 in Illinois, the fourth largest collision repair market in the U.S., seeks to require both auto insurance companies and collision […]

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OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill Passes Committee Vote in Washington State

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

House Bill 2782

Legislation would require insurers pay for reasonable repair costs including vehicle manufacturer repair procedures. Proposed legislation in Washington State would require changes to auto insurers’ policy language, require insurers to pay for reasonable and necessary costs for repair including OEM procedures, and place the burden of proof that repair procedures are not necessary on the […]

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Maryland Bill Would Provide an Insured Option of Requiring OEM, Certified or Non-Certified Collision Repair Parts

February 11, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maryland House Bill 1418

Legislation defines parts types and requires written consent indicating parts choice. Legislation introduced in the Maryland House of Representatives on February 7 seeks to add a section to the Maryland Statutes that define the different types of crash parts used to repair a vehicle and requires written consent from the insured to the use of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certification, legislation, Maryland, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts

ASA Urges Collision Repair Industry to Support OEM Repair Procedures Legislation

February 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Hampshire SB 513

Bill requires insurance companies to pay repair facilities the cost of following manufacturers’ repair procedures. New Hampshire Sen. Regina Birdsell (R-19) has introduced Senate Bill (SB) 513, addressing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures for collision repairs.  The Automotive Service Association (ASA) supports this legislation and is urging New Hampshire repairers and vehicle owners to […]

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Kansas Legislation Seeks to Remove Airbag Replacement Costs from Total Loss and Title Branding Calculation

February 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kansas House Bill 2482

A bill supported by the Kansas Auto Body Association seeks to add airbags to parts excluded from total loss and title branding threshold. Legislation introduced in Kansas seeks to limit the impact the increase in the number of airbags installed by vehicle manufacturers in late model vehicles has on the total loss and title branding […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Kansas, Kansas Auto Body Association, legislation, Total Loss

NICB and ASA Supported Chop Shop Bill Passes New Mexico House Committee Vote

January 30, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The New Mexico House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee at a hearing on Tuesday recommended passage of House Bill 156 (HB 156). As CollisionWeek reported Monday, the legislation would make it a felony to dismantle unlawfully obtained motor vehicles, sell or purchase illegally obtained components. The legislation is supported by both the National Insurance Crime […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, National Insurance Crime Bureau, New Mexico, Vehicle Theft

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