ASA’s Washington Representative details Federal legislation and issues of importance to the collision repair and automotive service industries. Legislative and regulatory issues are numerous for the collision repair industry. From legislation that seeks to define the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles, to regulations covering the insurance industry and its dealings with customers and repairers, […]
Florida Insurers Identify Assignment of Benefits Abuse and Auto Safety as Top Legislative Priorities
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) called on the Florida Legislature to address assignment of benefits (AOB) abuse and distracted driving as top priorities for the 2018 Florida Legislative Session. PCI believes AOB reform should be a central part of any discussion of hurricane preparedness and response this session, as Florida was battered […]
Indiana Collision Repair Anti-Steering Bill Scheduled for Hearing January 11
Indiana Senate Bill 164 (SB 164) that seeks to place anti-steering restriction on both collision repair facilities and insurers is on the agenda for the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee meeting this Thursday, January 11. As our January 3 article explained, the legislation seeks to define and prohibit several practices by both collision repair facilities […]
California Bill Would Require All New Vehicles to Be Zero Emission by 2040
A bill introduced in California by Assembly member Phil Ting, AB 1745, the Clean Cars 2040 Act, would require all new passenger vehicles sold in the state after January 1, 2040 to be zero emissions. “California has long led the nation in promoting environmental protection and public health through visionary policies and technological innovations,” said […]
Indiana Legislation Proposes Collision Repair Anti-Steering Restrictions on Both Repairers and Insurers
Legislation would restrict shops from intimidating customers against using an insurance claim drive in facility, protect repair facilities from insurance company steering, vendor requirements. Indiana Senate Bill 164 (SB 164), introduced by State Senator Mark Messmer, seeks to define and prohibit several practices by both collision repair facilities and insurance companies that affect their relationships […]
Insurance Group Calls on Florida Senate Insurance Committee to Approve Auto Glass Assignment of Benefits Legislation
Legislation would specifically allow insurers to require inspections before windshield repair or replacement. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) called on the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee to pass Senate Bill 396, which seeks to curb assignment of benefit (AOB) practices associated with windshield glass repairs that the insurance industry considers abusive. […]
Auto Care Association, ETI Support Data Access Amendments to Federal Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
The Auto Care Association and the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) have announced support for the vehicle data access and control amendment that was included in the U.S. Senate Bill 1885 (S1885), the “American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies” (AV START) Act. The amendment sponsored by Senator James Inhofe, R-Okla., requires […]
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Amended Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Amendment provides for Federal Advisory Committee that includes aftermarket representatives. ASA, PCI supports data access and cybersecurity amendment A key concern for the independent automotive service and collision repair industries as well as auto insurers with autonomous vehicle legislation moving through the U.S. Congress was access to data generated by vehicle systems necessary to repair […]
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Introduced in U.S. Senate
Sponsors believe self-driving vehicle technologies will save lives, improve mobility for people with disabilities, and create new jobs. Measure supported by vehicle manufacturers, but consumer groups concerned it weakens safety rules. U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) last week announced the […]
Coalition for Future Mobility Ad Campaign Calls for U.S. Senate to Pass Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Diverse group that includes the Automotive Service Association, emphasizes safety, independence and environmental benefits of autonomous vehicles. The Coalition for Future Mobility, a coalition of groups advocating on behalf of older Americans, people with disabilities, safety, the environment, the automotive and technology industries, launched a new advertising campaign urging Congress to pass legislation that supports […]
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