New Hampshire Senate Passes Aftermarket Parts Disclosure Legislation
New Hampshire Senate Bill 436 requires an insurer to disclose whether or not an estimate has been prepared based on the use of aftermarket parts.
Utah Bill Would Eliminate Safety Inspections
House Bill 319 would repeal the requirement that certain vehicles obtain a safety inspection certificate to be registered and to operate on a highway.
ASA Weighs in on Mississippi Labor Rate Bill
“This bill is an obvious attempt by the insurance industry to suppress labor rates and reduce their average severity,” said Dan Risley, ASA president/executive director.
Bill Would Prevent Mississippi Body Shops from Charging Labor Rates Above National Average
Senate Bill 2187 would add the following language to Mississippi Code 83-11-501: In no event shall a motor vehicle repair shop charge labor rates above the average national rate charged for like-kind work, without the express approval of the commissioner of insurance.
ASA Testifies on Capitol Hill Regarding PARTS Act Legislation
“A free and open marketplace does not entail enacting a law that states an aftermarket part is equal to an OEM part. This should be decided by the party making the purchase, ” said ASA President and Executive Director Dan Risley.
Massachusetts Senate to Consider Distracted Driving Bill
Drivers could still use hands-free devices to make calls, and there are exceptions for emergency situations included in the bill.
Telematics Legislation Introduced in Rhode Island Senate
Legislation would regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected car vehicle data.
Virginia Senator Files Bill to Change ‘Personal Inspection’ of Claims Settlement Laws
Amendment would allow for the use of digital photographs in lieu of physically seeing the vehicle to make the final repair appraisal.
Obama Signs New Low-Volume Car Manufacturer Legislation
Legislation will permit low-volume car manufacturers to produce turn-key replica vehicles (cars that resemble production vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago) for customers nationwide.
ASA Testifies Before Michigan Senate on Parts Procurement Bill
“Insurance companies should not be mandating the use of a specific software, technology or vendor for purchasing parts,” ASA President/Executive Director Dan Risley said.
Congress Includes Car and Truck Safety Provisions in Final Highway Bill
Filed on Dec. 1st, the final conference report for H.R. 22 includes a number of provisions that will lead to safety improvements in both light passenger vehicles and heavy-duty commercial vehicle fleets.
Wisconsin Governor Signs Anti-Steering Bill
Bill author Representative Edward Brooks to collision repairers: “Be patient, talk to your legislators and understand that a successful bill will involve input from all stakeholders. Legislation takes time, but it will be worth it once the bill is passed.”
