AASA & Auto Care Announce Data Access Federal Legislation
Associations will draft federal legislation providing a long-term national solution protecting aftermarket access to vehicle repair and maintenance data.
VA Gov. Signs Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Legislation
Regular safety inspections by a qualified tech can identify most safety issues, according to ASA.
Pennsylvania Emissions Legislation Awaits Assembly Approval
Specific focus has been placed on Senate Bill 742, which will exempt vehicles newer than eight years from emissions testing.
U.S. Senate Committee Approves Legislation To Enhance Cybersecurity Training For Small Business
Two bills approved by a U.S. Senate committee late last month would provide repair shops with one more tool to protect their shops from cyber threats.
Wyoming ‘Crash Parts’ Legislation Stalls in House
Opposed by the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and collision shops in Wyoming, the “crash parts” bill – SF0095 – had been on a fast track after garnering quick approval from the Wyoming Senate.
ASA Supports New Hampshire OE Repair Procedure Legislation
HB 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.”
Arizona Governor Vetoes Legislation Requiring Additional Regulatory Sales Tax Collection
Senate Bill 1091 would have impacted sales tax collection and distribution of Arizona businesses by implementing a real-time remittance of transaction privilege tax.
New CO2 Legislation For Cars: Polish Automotive Suppliers Highlight Strong Industrial Footprint In Pursuit Of Decarbonizing Road Transport
During a lunch debate hosted by Andrzej Grzyb, member of the European Parliament (MEP), several representatives from Polish and Poland-based automotive companies were present to introduce a variety of technology solutions.
Missouri House Committee Passes Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Legislation
If enacted, House Bill 1444 would repeal Missouri’s vehicle safety inspection program.
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Stalled By Senate Democrats
The legislation, which establishes a regulatory framework for fully autonomous vehicles operating on American roads, contains an amendment sponsored by Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and supported by the Auto Care Association that would create a federal advisory committee to provide recommendations to Congress on consumer control of vehicle data.
