Association concerned neighboring states’ efforts to enact non-OE part restrictions will be affected by passage of legislation. The Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA), the association representing collision repairers in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., is strongly urging legislators in neighboring West Virginia to vote against Senate Bill 544 (SB 544) that would eliminate OE […]
West Virginia Bill Seeks to Eliminate Consumer Consent on Collision Repair Parts
ASA opposes West Virginia SB 544 that would eliminate OE requirement on newer vehicles and change notification language. West Virginia Senate Bill (SB) 544, introduced by state Sen. Mark Maynard, R-6, would eliminate the requirement for consumer written consent when using aftermarket parts in a vehicle that is still under the manufacturer’s warranty. According to […]
New York Assembly Bill Seeks Signed Non-OEM Collision Repair Parts Disclosure
Would also require OEM collision repair parts for three years or length of OEM warranty. New York Assembly Bill 6617 (AB 6617), introduced on Friday, would require collision repair facilities in state to get a signed customer notice and authorization form before using any non-OEM parts in vehicle repairs. Additionally, insurers could not require the […]
Arkansas Collision Repair Parts Bill Dies in Committee
Automotive Service Association thanks collision repairers for speaking up in advance of hearing. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that the Arkansas House Insurance and Commerce Committee voted down Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), introduced by state Sen. Greg Standridge, R-16, by a voice vote. SB 291 would have repealed Arkansas’ requirement for the […]
ASA Opposes Arkansas Collision Repair Part Disclosure Bill
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is encouraging collision repair industry members to oppose Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291) (SB 291), that seeks to repeal the requirement that original equipment collision repair parts be used when a vehicle is under warranty. ASA encourages all interested parties to visit the Alert Section its legislative website to […]
Iowa Bill Seeks to Define Unfair or Deceptive Collision Repair Practices by Insurers
Bill would add section to Iowa Code defining unlawful insurance practices including steering, collision parts usage, and vendor requirements. Iowa Senate File 81 (SF 81) introduced by Senator Brad Zaun seeks to add a section to the Chapter 507B of the Iowa Code on Insurance Trade Practices to define several unfair motor vehicle repair practices […]
Maryland Senate Bill That Sought to Require OEM or Certified Aftermarket Collision Repair Parts Withdrawn
The legislation, that sought to require insurers to authorize only OEM or certified collision repair parts, was similar to a bill that was withdrawn last year. Maryland Senate Bill 1007 (SB 1007), introduced by Senate Minority Leader J.B. Jennings (R) on February 3, that sought to require automobile insurers to authorize repairs using original equipment […]
Arkansas Bill Seeking to Eliminate OEM Collision Repair Parts Requirement Approved By Senate
Measure referred to House Insurance and Commerce Committee. Arkansas Senate Bill 291 (SB 291), that seeks to repeal the requirement that original equipment collision repair parts be used when a vehicle is under warranty, was approved by the State Senate by a vote of 21-9 with 1 abstention. Three members did not vote. Introduced by […]
Tennessee Bill Seeks to Require Non-OEM Collision Repair Part Disclosure on Estimates
Bill would require insurers and collision repair facilities to include written disclosure of any aftermarket crash parts. Tennessee Senate Bill 768 (SB 768), introduced by Senator John Stevens, seeks to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, relative to crash parts, to include a new section that would require exterior non-OEM collision repair parts to include […]
ABPA Opposes Maryland Parts Legislation
On Friday, the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) publicly denounced legislation recently introduced in Maryland that, if passed, would require OEM collision repair parts unless the consumer consents to the use of non-OEM. “The Automotive Body Parts Association strongly opposes any attempt to curtail the rights of the consumer, to artificially restrict a competitive business […]
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