ASA Supports New Hampshire OE Repair Procedure Legislation
House Bill 664 states, “An insurer shall reimburse a repairer for all repairs if a repairer follows original equipment manufacturer recommended collision repair procedures, recommendations, or service bulletins, while repairing a vehicle.”
Rhode Island Aftermarket Part Legislation Goes into Effect
The controversial bill to prevent insurance companies from mandating the use of aftermarket parts without the owner’s consent on motor vehicles less than 48 months beyond the manufacturer date has become law in Rhode Island, according to a report by Insurance Journal.
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Stalled by Senate Democrats
Five Democratic U.S. Senators have sent a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) requesting more stringent safety measures be inserted into Senate Bill 1885, or the “American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies” (AV START) Act.
Indiana Lawmaker Introduces Anti-Steering Legislation for Insurance Carriers, Auto Body Shops
Under the proposed bill, insurers would be forbidden from engaging in a “boycott, intimidation or coercive acts” when negotiating with shops on repairs.
U.S. Senators Announce Agreement on Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation
U.S. Sen. John Thune and Sen. Gary Peters said they’ve reached an agreement “on a bipartisan legislative text that sets a framework for the advancement of self-driving vehicle technology.”
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.
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.
Arkansas, Tennessee Consider Collision Repair Legislation Involving Aftermarket Parts
Arkansas bill would make it easier for body shops to use aftermarket crash parts; Tennessee bill would require repair estimates to clearly identify any aftermarket crash parts that are being used.
Bipartisan Duo Eyeing Federal Legislation to Clear Hurdles for Autonomous Vehicles
Sens. Gary Peters and John Thune said they would like to introduce a bill sometime this year.
Michigan Governor Signs Legislation to Allow Operation of Autonomous Vehicles on Michigan Roadways
Senate Bill 995 will allow operation of autonomous vehicles on Michigan roads where before only testing of these vehicles by manufacturers was permitted.
