S.C. Crash Parts Legislation Sent Back to Subcommittee
South Carolina State Sen. David Thomas, R-Seneca, pre-filed legislation mirroring that of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators’ (NCOIL) Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair in December 2010. Recently, a committee vote was held to determine the future of a much diluted bill. According to a spokeswoman from the Insurance and Banking
Texas Considering DRP Full Disclosure Legislation
A bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives, H.B. 2276, would require insurers to disclose to claimants the difference in repair processes and claims payments for DRP versus non-DRP shops. The bill would also require insurers to disclose to collision repair facilities the requirements to gain a DRP contract with the company. For disclosure
Oregon House Committee Holds Hearing on Right to Repair Legislation
A hearing was held yesterday in Salem, Ore., before the Oregon House Committee on Business and Labor involving right to repair legislation. The Right to Repair Act (HB 3243) was introduced into the Oregon legislature earlier this month. According to proponents of the bill, HB 3243 would ensure that the state’s motorists and independent repair
Mass. ‘Right to Repair Coalition’ Announces Boost in Membership, Legislation Re-File
Citing growth in its statewide membership since last year, the Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition announced the legislation has been re-filed for the 2011-12 legislative session in Massachusetts. The legislation would provide non-dealership repair shops with access to OEM repair data equal to that of dealerships. The coalition says it achieved success last year by
Rental Car Anti-Steering Legislation Introduced in Maine
The Maine Legislature is considering a bill stating that insurers providing rental vehicle reimbursement coverage may not require an insured to use or not use a particular rental vehicle company or rental vehicle company location. It also establishes disclosure requirements when insurers process a claim or write motor vehicle insurance. The bill defines "rental vehicle
New York State Right to Repair Legislation Prefiled
The New York State Consumers’ Right to Repair Act of 2011 (S. 129) was recently introduced by Sen. Jose R. Peralta. It was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection. The New York legislature is scheduled to convene on Jan. 5, 2011. The bill seeks to give independent repair shops access to OEM repair information
Legislation to Address Texas Franchise Law Problem Introduced
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) says it is concerned about inequities in the Texas Tax Code. Currently in the Texas Franchise Tax Code, automotive repair and collision shops owned and operated by new or used car dealerships are taxed at half the rate used to tax independently owned automotive repair businesses doing identical work. The
South Carolina Pre-files Legislation Reflecting Controversial NCOIL Model Crash Parts Act
South Carolina State Sen. David Thomas, R-Seneca has pre-filed legislation mirroring that of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators’ (NCOIL) Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. An amendment to the NCOIL Model Act that equated certified aftermarket crash parts with original equipment manufacturer parts (OEM) failed when considered before the NCOIL Property-Casualty
NCOIL Defeats Proposed Anti-Steering Legislation
Legislators at the NCOIL annual meeting – responding to what it called aggressive and near-universal opposition from interested parties – set aside a proposed Model Act Regarding Insurer Auto Body Steering and will consider it further in 2011. NCOIL says the overwhelming Nov. 20 vote in Austin, Texas, marked the Property-Casualty Insurance Committee’s latest action
NCOIL Property and Casualty Insurance Committee to Meet Next Week on Crash Parts Model Legislation
The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property and Casualty Insurance Committee meetings commence next Thursday, Nov. 18, at the annual NCOIL meeting to be held in Austin, Texas. Included in the meeting will be the discussion of the proposed Model Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash Parts and Repair. The model requires disclosure and consent