Legislation Archives - Page 10 of 11 - BodyShop Business
Christie Signs New Jersey Legislation Prohibiting Sales of Unsafe Used Tires

Championed by Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter and Sen. Nicholas Scutari, the new law imposes a fine on businesses selling tires that exhibit any one of several unsafe conditions, such as worn-out tread, visible damage or improper repairs.

Anti-Steering Measure Dies After Maine Governor’s Veto

Maine Gov. Paul LePage vetoed legislation that aimed to clarify Maine’s anti-steering law.

New Jersey Bill Would Make It Illegal to Sell Unsafe Used Tires

The fate of a bill that would prohibit the sale of unsafe used tires in New Jersey rests in the hands of Gov. Chris Christie.

New Jersey Assembly Consumer Protection Committee Passes Mandatory Magnuson Moss Warranty Act Disclosure Requirement for Automakers

Act requires Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (MMWA) disclosure to new car buyers.

Auto Care Association Testifies in Support of New Jersey Vehicle Warranty Parts Notification Legislation

Aaron Lowe of the Auto Care Association described the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA), which contains anti-tying provisions that are some of the strongest regulations protecting consumers.

Supreme Court Ruling Viewed as Huge Victory for Aftermarket

The Supreme Court upheld the legal precedent of patent exhaustion, which states that a company’s right to protect its patent ends when the product is sold to the end user.

Auto Care Association Concerned that Not All Automakers Will Comply with Massachusetts Right-to-Repair Requirements

The Massachusetts law requires vehicle manufacturers to share – at a fair and reasonable price – the same service information, tools and software that they provide their franchised dealers.

Texas Governor Signs Texting-and-Driving Ban into Law, But Wants to Go Further

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot has signed a bill that imposes a statewide ban on texting and driving, but also has convened a special legislative session to create broader state regulation of mobile devices in vehicles.

ASA: Ohio Budget Amendment ‘Would Place Unfair Burden’ on Repairers to Inform Consumers About Non-OEM Parts

An amendment proposed for the Ohio budget legislation would exempt insurers from providing notice to customers when non-OEM parts are used in a repair.

Senate Subcommittee Discusses Bills Proposing to Delay Air-Quality Standards

A recent subcommittee hearing focused on two federal bills proposing to delay implementation of Obama administration air-quality standards.

Wisconsin Bill Would Allow Collision Repairers to Remove, Replace VIN Labels Without Risk of Prison Time

Under current Wisconsin law, collision repairers in the Badger State risk a maximum $10,000 fine and/or six years in prison if they remove and replace VIN decals from vehicles. However, that might be about to change.

Texas Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill 3995 Stalls in House

The House version of a Texas bill that would have eliminated mandatory safety inspections for motor vehicles failed to make it out of the Texas House of Representatives during the 85th legislative session.