Legislation now moves to the Senate. Bill excludes OEM recommendations against aftermarket collision repair parts, adds ability to use third-party paint and materials guides. On Tuesday, March 19, the New Hampshire House of Representatives approved legislation that would require an insurer to pay a claim based upon a repairer’s use of OEM collision repair procedures. […]
AASP-MN Legislative Initiative on OEM Collision Repair Procedures Cut Short
The AASP-MN announced its proposal to make it an unfair claims practice for an insurance company to refuse payment for a collision repair procedure that is called for by an original vehicle manufacturer was pulled from the House Commerce Committee Agenda last week, effectively ending prospects for passage this Legislative Session. The bill initially sought […]
Massachusetts Legislation Would Require Standardized Access to Vehicle Data and Telematics
Right to Repair Coalition supports legislation to assure independent consumer and repairer access to diagnostic systems and telematics data. The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition is supporting legislation introduced in the commonwealth to amend the 2012 Right to Repair law to expand protection for a consumers’ right to own and control the data generated by […]
AASA, MEMA Oppose Nevada Aftermarket Parts Bill
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), on behalf of its division the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), has urged the Nevada State Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor to reject a proposed law that discourages the use of quality aftermarket parts. As CollisionWeek reported in February, Nevada Assembly Bill 173 (AB 173) would amend […]
Hawaii Collision Repair Parts Bill Passes Senate
Legislation would amend insurance regulations to specify when consumers must pay additional costs for OEM collision repair parts. Repairers would have to detail markups on crash parts. Hawaii Senate Bill 823 (SB 823), that seeks to change insurance regulations covering non-OEM collision repair parts, was approvedyesterday by the full Hawaii Senate. The bill would revise […]
Connecticut Legislation Would Require OEM Collision Repair Procedures
Bill would place requirements on both collision repair facilities and insurers to follow OEM procedures and recommendations. Customers can authorize deviations. Connecticut House Bill 7266 (HB 7266), introduced February 28, would place requirements on both collision repair facilities and insurers operating in the state to follow OEM procedures. The bill would add a new section […]
Auto Associations Oppose Missouri Legislation Repealing Vehicle Safety Inspections
Automotive industry trade associations have joined to oppose legislation House Bill 451 (HB 451) in Missouri aimed at eliminating that state’s premier vehicle safety inspection program. The Auto Care Association, Automotive Service Association and Tire Industry Association are longtime advocates of periodic motor vehicle safety inspection in states. In letters to Missouri state lawmakers, the […]
Nevada Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Bill Scheduled for Hearing March 1
Legislation would prohibit an insurer from requiring a collision repair facility to use non-OEM parts for 60 months from manufacture date of vehicle without consumer approval. Nevada Assembly Bill 173 (AB 173) would amend existing non-OEM part disclosure laws to prohibit insurers from requiring the use of non-OEM parts for the repair of physical damage […]
Illinois Legislation Seeks to Mandate Repairers Use OEM Collision Repair Procedures, Requires Written Customer Authorization for Aftermarket Parts
Senate Bill seeks to amend the Illinois Automotive Collision Repair Act to require repair facilities to follow OEM procedures. Legislation introduced on February 15 in Illinois seeks to prohibit repair facilities and installers from using procedures that do not comply with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Senate Bill 2104 (SB 2104) would also expand existing […]
Wyoming Collision Repair Parts Bill Stalls in House
ASA thanks collision repairers for speaking in opposition to SF0095. A bill deemed harmful to collision repairers and consumers by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has stalled in the Wyoming House of Representatives. As CollisionWeek reported earlier this month, the legislation was opposed by ASA and collision shops in Wyoming, the bill, SF0095, had been […]
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