The West Virginia Senate is considering a bill that would forbid body shops and insurance carriers from specifying aftermarket crash parts and recycled OEM parts for three-year-old and newer vehicles.
On Feb. 7, the Missouri House Transportation Committee held a hearing to address House Bill (HB) 1444, which would repeal Missouri’s vehicle safety inspection program.
Hawaii state Rep. Roy Takumi has introduced a bill that would prohibit insurance carriers from charging additional fees when OEMs recommend the use of original parts to repair collision-damaged vehicles.
The bill, H-434, would require automakers to provide notice to consumers of their rights under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, within 90 days after the purchase or lease of a new vehicle.
West Virginia Sen. Robert Karnes recently introduced a bill that would repeal the state’s vehicle-safety inspection program.
Under the E-DUI law, drivers may not use handheld cell phones or watch videos while they’re driving, stopped in traffic or at a stoplight.
Consumer Watchdog urged California State Assembly member Autumn Burke to withdraw State Farm-backed legislation that would repeal recently enacted Department of Insurance voluntary labor-rate survey guidelines and would eliminate a consumer’s right to select an auto body shop of their choice.
Indiana lawmakers are considering a proposed bill that aims to prohibit tire and automotive service businesses from installing unsafe used tires on vehicles.
The bill, which would require vehicle owners to buy bodily injury coverage, was opposed by insurance representatives who predicted premiums and lawsuits would increase, reported the Sun Sentinel.
U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter, R-Ga., is developing a bill that would ensure that the independent repairer has a seat at the table for the discussion on access to vehicle data.
