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Right to Repair Coalition Vows to Try Again in Mass. After Bill Stalls

The Massachusetts state legislature ended its formal session on July 31 without taking action on SB 2517, the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Bill. The bill had been referred to the state’s House Committee on Ways and Means, and the committee opted to take no action. The bill passed the Massachusetts Senate earlier this

Mass. Collision Repairers Pack State House for Second Labor Rate Bill ‘Legislative Day’

Collision repairers and industry supporters came together on Tuesday, July 20 for a successful Legislative Briefing Day on Beacon Hill. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) is reporting a turnout of approximately 125 industry professionals, who were joined by 15 state representatives and the legislative directors and aides from another 37 representatives’

Senate Passes Financial Reform Bill Creating Federal Insurance Office

The Senate has passed H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, in a 60-39 vote, after having stalled activity on the conference report for more than a week. The legislation is now awaiting signature by President Barack Obama. The bill includes augmentation to the current insurance policies, creating a Federal Insurance Office (FIO)

ASA Asks Repairers to Contact Massachusetts Legislature to Stop Right to Repair Bill

Massachusetts’ Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Bill, SB 2517, has passed the state Senate and is now being considered by the House of Representatives. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking its members to work to oppose the legislation, which is supported by the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition. ASA believes the legislation puts

Massachusetts Collision Repair Labor Rate Bill Passes Senate

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) has reported that the state Senate passed the Auto Body Labor Rate Bill (SB 122) on July 13. The bill, which aims to establish an advisory commission and a system to validate collision repair labor rates in the state, now moves to the House Committee on

Small-Business Lending Fund Stalls on Senate Floor

The Small-Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (HR 5297) passed the U.S. House of Representatives on June 28, but Senate leadership pulled the bill from the Senate floor July 15 after procedural delays. Senate leaders have indicated that they may bring the bill to a final vote prior to the August break. The original bill,

Mass. Right to Repair Group Asks Shops to Get Consumers Involved

The Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition is asking its supporters to enlist the support of their customers in getting the Massachusetts House of Representatives to vote on SB 2517. The bill has already passed the Massachusetts Senate. "With the legislature’s formal session ending on July 31, it’s critically important that members of the Massachusetts House

NCOIL Takes No Final Action on Model Parts Bill

Property-casualty insurance committee moves to consider proposed model act at fall meeting.

NCOIL Takes No Final Action on Model Parts Bill

Property-Casualty Insurance Committee moves to consider proposed model act at Fall Meeting.

California Assembly Allows Crash Parts Bill to Die

The California Assembly Committee on Business, Professions and Consumer Protection did not take up S.B. 350, a bill regulating aftermarket crash parts. This replacement crash parts legislation would have prohibited insurers from mandating the use of non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) aftermarket crash parts (ACPs) unless the following requirements were met: • The parts are at

Right to Repair Bill Passes Massachusetts Senate

Right to Repair Act now moves to the House of Representatives for a final vote.

NCOIL Continues Discussions of Model Parts Act at Summer Meeting

The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) will hold a hearing July 8 at its summer meeting in Boston on the proposed Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the Model Act. ASA raised concerns with two sections of the proposed act at the NCOIL spring meeting,