Right to Repair Act Introduced in Oregon Legislature
There are more than 2,500 independently owned auto repair shops in Oregon and an aftermarket industry that employs more than 25,000 Oregonians.
Right to Repair Act Reintroduced in Massachusetts
The measure is backed by more than 60 co-sponsors for the 2011-12 legislative session.
Service Station Dealers of America and Allied Trades: Repair Shops Support Passage of Right to Repair Act
‘Right to Repair’ bills have been introduced in many states.
ASA Asks Repairers to Contact Massachusetts Legislature to Stop Right to Repair Bill
Automotive Service Association says the Right to Repair Act puts at risk the progress that has been made through the ASA-Automaker Agreement, which the association says already assures repairers access to service, tool and training information.
Automotive Recyclers Association Urges Congress to Pass Right to Repair Act
Car owners and independent shops need full access to the information, parts and tools necessary to accurately diagnose, repair or reprogram these systems, group says.
Right to Repair Bill Passes Massachusetts Senate
Right to Repair Act now moves to the House of Representatives for a final vote.
Boxer, Brownback Introduce Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act into Senate
Representatives Edolphus Towns (D-NY), Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and George Miller (D-CA) introduced a similar bill, H.R. 2057, in the House of Representatives last April. It currently has more than 50 co-sponsors.
New Jersey State Assembly Passes Right to Repair Legislation; Passes Assembly 49-22
Senate runs out of time.
Voluntary Right to Repair Agreement Announced in Canada
Canadian Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement has announced a voluntary Right to Repair agreement between the automakers and the aftermarket, while the substance of the agreement is being strongly questioned by a major trade group representing the Canadian aftermarket.
Massachusetts Legislature Holds Hearing on Right to Repair
Representatives from automotive aftermarket associations both in favor of and opposition to the bill were on-hand to provide testimony during the standing-room only meeting.