‘Right to Repair’ Legislation Debated in New York
The Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection and the Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection held a joint hearing June 9 to hear testimony on the proposed New York State Automotive Right to Repair Act (SB 7302 and AB 6634). The Automotive Service Association (ASA) opposes the New York State Right to Repair
Ford Locks Horns with Insurers, Consumer Advocates Over Part Patent Legislation
Automaker representative says ‘unscrupulous insurers’ spur manufacturing of low-cost ‘copycat parts,’ while consumer advocates tout bill’s support of marketplace competition.
Groups Testify at Crash Parts Patent Legislation Hearing
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Monday heard from consumer advocates and industry experts on the “Access to Repair Parts Act” (H.R. 3059/S.1368) – legislation that would amend U.S. patent code so that it wouldn’t be an act of design patent infringement to manufacture or distribute alternative repair parts for the purpose of repairing
Right to Repair Coalition Questions NESSARA’s Stance Against Legislation
Coalition says New England shop group is using ‘smoke and mirrors’ to prevent bill’s passage.
McCarran-Ferguson Repeal for Health Insurers Excluded from Senate Health Care Reform Legislation
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy’s amendment to H.R. 3590, “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” will not be included in the Senate’s version of health reform. Had it been accepted, the amendment would have repealed the McCarran-Ferguson Act for health insurers. The U.S. House of Representatives’ health care reform bill H.R. 3962,
ASA Opposes Crash Part Patent Legislation Favoring Aftermarket
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has joined other major associations in distributing a letter to both the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee and the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee in opposition to legislation that would create an exception from infringement of design patents for certain component parts, including automotive parts, used to repair another article
Airbag, Aftermarket Parts Model Legislation to Be Debated this Week
Model legislation covering airbags and aftermarket parts use will be debated by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators Property and Casualty Insurance Committee (NCOIL) beginning Thursday. NCOIL drew attention from collision repairers this summer when it introduced the model legislation, which is used as a base for legislation introduced in state legislatures. NCOIL’s Model Act
NY Repairers Take Issue with Proposed Parts-Steering-Airbag Legislation
The National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) will discuss "model legislation" touching on airbag fraud, aftermarket parts use and steering at its summer meeting next week, but already the New York State Auto Collision Technicians Association (NYSACTA) says that it disagrees with several elements of the legislation. NCOIL says its "Act Regarding Motor Vehicle Crash
Missouri Eyes Anti-Steering Legislation
The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would prevent steering by insurance companies. The bill, H.B. 834, would require that estimates for damage claims written on behalf of an insurer include a written notice that says the following: NOTICE UNDER MISSOURI LAW, THE VEHICLE OWNER AND/OR LESSEE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE
Missouri Eyes Anti-Steering Legislation
The Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would prevent steering by insurance companies. The bill, H.B. 834, would require that estimates for damage claims written on behalf of an insurer include a written notice that says the following: NOTICE UNDER MISSOURI LAW, THE VEHICLE OWNER AND/OR LESSEE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE