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'Right to Repair' Passes New Jersey Assembly
10/28/2008 4:36:21 PM
The New Jersey Assembly passed the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to
Repair Act (A.B. 803) Monday by a vote of 49 in favor, 22 against and 8
abs...
Parts Invoice Bill Vetoed in California
10/1/2008 11:03:52 AM
This week, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed A.B. 2825 (Assemblywoman
Wilma Carter, D-62nd), which would have required repairers to give
customers w...
California Anti-Steering Bill Vetoed
10/1/2008 10:03:52 AM
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed S.B. 1167, an
anti-steering bill that would have required insurers to ask
policyholders if they’...
Congress Passes Intellectual Property Enforcement Legislation Without Parts Exemption
10/1/2008 9:25:02 AM
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed S.B. 3325 (Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. and Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa.), legislation on intellectual property right...
Consumer Groups Push Passage of California Parts Invoice Bill
9/30/2008 10:33:39 AM
The Center for Auto Safety, Consumer Action and Consumers Union are urging California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign A.B. 2825 (Assemblywoman Wilm...
California Capping Bill Signed into Law
9/30/2008 9:13:39 AM
Over the weekend, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed S.B.
1371 (Sen. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana), legislation designed to limit the
insurance...
CRA Asks Governor to Veto 'Paperwork Act'
9/18/2008 10:45:49 AM
The Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) has asked California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto A.B. 2825 (Assemblywoman Wilma Carter, D-...
Expedited Supplements Approved in Massachusetts
9/12/2008 11:07:34 AM
The Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraisers Licensing Board (ADALB) recently voted to adopt regulations establishing expedited supplements in the collisi...
California Senate Approves Anti-Steering Bill
8/14/2008 3:43:50 PM
The California Senate approved S.B. 1167 (Sen. Pat Wiggins, D-Santa
Rosa), an anti-steering bill. The bill now needs to be approved by Gov.
Arnold S...
Massachusetts Senate Considering Anti-Steering Bill
8/12/2008 1:55:24 PM
The Massachusetts Auto Body Association is encouraging repairers to
support anti-steering legislation that now sits before the state's
senate. The M...
Legislative Lowdown
8/5/2008
Federal – The Insurance Information Act of 2008, HR 5840, was recommended for passage by a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on July 9...
Massachusetts Legislature Still Considering Right to Repair Bill
8/4/2008 9:25:51 AM
Although the Massachusetts legislature ended its formal session last
week, H.B. 4892, the Right to Repair Bill, remains active on the House
agenda. ...
Senate Banking Committee Reviews Insurance Regulation
7/30/2008 4:16:17 PM
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a
hearing on “The State of the Insurance Industry: Examining the Current
...
IPO Fails to Endorse Repair Clause Legislation
7/28/2008 3:38:31 PM
The Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Association sent a letter to
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director John Dudas indicating that
they did no...
ASA Asks Massachusetts Legislature to Stop Right to Repair Legislation
7/22/2008 11:49:39 AM
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking Massachusetts
repairers to contact their legislators about opposing the Right to
Repair Act, Mass...
Insurance Information Act Moves Forward
7/11/2008 3:38:51 PM
The Insurance Information Act of 2008, HR 5840, was recommended for
passage by a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on Wednesday.
The bill, ...
Massachusetts Auto Body Labor Rate Bill Goes to Governor
7/8/2008 9:16:06 AM
The Massachusetts Auto Body Labor Rate Bill, H.B. 1085, is one
signature away from approval. Governor Deval Patrick has until July 13
to sign the bi...
Legislative Lowdown
6/30/2008
California – California Senate Bill 1059, which would have made it unlawful for any insurer to require the installation of an aftermarket part fo...
ASA Urges Michigan Repairers to Contact State Senators About Mini-Tort Law
6/26/2008 3:53:44 PM
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging independent
automotive repairers in Michigan to contact their state senators in
response to the...
Connecticut Governor Signs Anti-Steering Bill
6/10/2008 7:31:35 PM
Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell has signed a bill that will require
disclosure to consumers that they have the right to choose the repair
facility t...
Maryland Repair Bill Adds Consumer Disclosure Requirements
6/5/2008 12:46:42 PM
Starting on Oct. 1, 2008, Maryland repair shops will be required to
add a new consumer disclosure to invoices if customers request it.
Marylan...
Legislative Lowdown
6/5/2008 10:09:34 AM
Federal – Reps. David Scott (D-Ga.) and Geoff Davis (R-Ky.) have
introduced H.R. 5611, the National Association of Registered Agents
& Br...
California Aftermarket Parts Bill Defeated
6/3/2008
California Senate Bill 1059, which would have made it unlawful for any
insurer to require the installation of an aftermarket part for the
first thre...
Connecticut Repairers Win Unanimous Supreme Court Decision on Steering
5/29/2008
The Auto Body Association of Connecticut (ABAC) today announced that it
won a significant victory in its pending lawsuit against The Hartford
Fire I...
Key Massachusetts Legislative Committee OKs Right to Repair Bill
5/29/2008
Following extensive debate, a Massachusetts legislative committee has
approved legislation (House Bill 296) that will provide independent
repair sho...
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