Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Have Nearly Doubled Required Auto Liability Coverage
House Bill 2254, which passed in the Arizona House on April 30, proposed to increase the minimum required liability coverage to $25,000 for injuries to one person in an accident, $50,000 for all injuries and $25,000 for property damage.
New York State Assembly to Consider Bill that Would Crack Down on Staged Auto Accidents
Senate Bill 421 would make the crime a Class B, C or D felony depending on prior criminal history, specifics of the staged incident or if injury or death occurred.
Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill Restricting Use of Aftermarket Crash Parts
Senate Bill 2679A would require written consent from consumers if insurers or body shops specify aftermarket crash parts for vehicles that are newer than 48 months beyond their manufacturing date.
Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee Recommends Passage of Bill that Would Restrict Use of Aftermarket Crash Parts
The bill has the support of the top three Democrats in the Rhode Island Senate.
Georgia Governor Signs Hands-Free Driving Bill into Law
The law, which takes effect July 1, makes it illegal for motorists to hold their phones while driving.
Automotive Service Association Testifies in Support of Rhode Island Aftermarket Parts Bill
The testimony outlined the importance of adhering to OEM repair standards for the shop as well as the consumer.
Rhode Island Senate Considers Bill that Would Extend Restriction on Aftermarket Parts to 48 Months After Vehicle Manufacturing Date
The existing state law requires written consent for the use of aftermarket parts on vehicles that are newer than 30 months from their manufacturing date.
Illinois Bill Would Impose Tougher Penalties for Distracted Driving
House Bill 4846 would classify first-time offenses as moving violations, and would impose incrementally higher fines for subsequent violations.
Automotive Service Association Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Discuss Autonomous Vehicles
During the Capitol Hill meetings, Roy Schnepper and Dan Risley outlined the importance of data access to independent automotive repairers.
Property Casualty Insurers Association Praises Sen. Orrin Hatch for Mentioning PARTS Act During Recent Hearing
The PARTS Act, which Hatch reintroduced in April 2017, would specify that it’s not an act of infringement for an alternative parts supplier to sell an aftermarket collision repair part once 2.5 years have elapsed from the date of the design patent.
Nebraska Autonomous Vehicle Bill Awaits Governor’s Approval
The bill, which was introduced by Senator Anna Wishart of Lincoln earlier this year, has made it through all three rounds of voting in this year’s legislative session.
Missouri Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Ready for House Consideration
With a vote of 7 to 4, the Missouri House Rules Committee passed House Bill (H.B.) 1444 on April 10, which, if enacted, would repeal Missouri’s vehicle safety inspection program.