Legislation Archives - Page 4 of 44 - BodyShop Business
AASP/NJ Reiterates Support of Insurance Fair Conduct Act

The bill seeks to establish a private cause of action for first-party claimants regarding certain unfair or unreasonable practices by their insurer.

Virginia Governor: Eliminate Vehicle Safety Inspection Program

In his budget briefing, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam unveiled plans to eliminate the state’s motor vehicle safety inspection program.

Pennsylvania House Drops Vehicle Emissions I/M Language

PA lawmakers won’t proceed with legislation that would have exempted vehicles eight years and newer from the emissions I/M program.

AASP/NJ Warns Auto Body Shops About Insurers’ Claims on Proposed Legislation

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is speaking out against the claims certain insurers have made about proposed legislation that intends to protect collision shops and consumers in a court of law when battling unfair insurance practices.

California Enacts Law Prohibiting Installation of Unsafe Used Tires

The bill (A.B. 949) will prohibit an automotive repair dealer from installing an unsafe used tire, as specified, on a motor vehicle for use on a highway.

New Hampshire Governor Vetoes OEM Repair Procedure Legislation

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has alerted the collision repair industry that New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has vetoed OEM repair procedure legislation.

Louisiana Anti-Steering Bill Signed into Law

A new law in Louisana under Act 317 (House Bill 411) has been signed by Gov. Jon Bel Edwards to further prohibit insurers from recommending specific auto repair shops without also informing their customers that they are not required to use the recommended shop.

Legislation Threatens to Abolish Federal Insurance Office

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that bills to abolish the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

Louisiana Anti-Steering Bill Headed to Governor for Signature

Louisiana is one step closer to passing an additional anti-steering law into effect. House Bill 411 would increase fines for steering and require insurers to notify customers that they can go to the shop of their choice.

Massachusetts Moves to Ban Cellphone Usage While Driving

Massachusetts is one step closer to having legislation that would bar any driver from using hand-held cellphones while behind the wheel, according to an AP article.

New York Bill Would Require Shops to Follow OEM Procedures

A new bill was recently introduced in the New York State Assembly that would require auto body shops to adhere to OEM repair procedures but would let current alternative parts laws that don’t mandate an OE part stand.

New York State considers bill forbiding insurers from specifying non-OEM crash parts on newer vehicles.
ABPA Concerned About Multiple OE Repair Procedure Bills

The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) stated that it is concerned with the accelerated introduction of OE repair procedure bills in multiple states that are tying in the exclusive use of OE parts.