Massachusetts Legislative Committee OKs Right to Repair Bill, Bill Now Heads to Ways and Means Committee for Review
Following extensive debate, a Massachusetts legislative committee has approved legislation (HB 296) that will provide independent repair shops the same access to diagnostic repair information and tools that car companies made available to their franchised dealers. The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure voted to report the landmark legislation out of committee favorably where it will next appear before the Committee on Ways and Means. The legislation is co-sponsored by state Rep. Vincent Pedone(D-Worcester), and state Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford).
Three More Auto Repair Groups Endorse Passage of Right to Repair Bill
BOSTON, Mass. – Three additional independent automotive repair organizations have announced their support for the Right to Repair bill currently before the Massachusetts Legislature on the eve of what is expected to be a critical vote by the committee that has been considering the legislation. The Right to Repair bill, co-sponsored by state Rep. Vincent
Professional Technicians Rally on Boston’s Beacon Hill in Support of Right to Repair
BOSTON, Mass. – Nearly 100 men and women who work in the automotive aftermarket industry, including professional technicians from repair shops from around Massachusetts, converged on the Massachusetts Statehouse on Tuesday to call for passage of the Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act (HB 296). The repairers told their legislators they continue to
APRA Adds Its Support for Right to Repair Legislation
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) has added its name to the list of other national and regional associations that have recently declared support of the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694). APRA issued a statement last week that “strongly urges Congress to pass the legislation in order to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network.”
TIA Formally Backs Right to Repair Bill
BOWIE, Md. — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) this week formally announced its support of the latest federal Right to Repair bill – Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) – and “strongly urges Congress to pass the legislation in order to ensure that car owners and their trusted repair shops have the
Right to Repair Adds Three More Sponsors
Following the announcement of two new sponsors last week, the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (HR 2694) gained three more supporters this week; it was announced yesterday by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
Two More Congressional Reps Sign on to Support Right to Repair
The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) gained two more co-sponsors in recent days. The two Congressional representatives adding their support for Right to Repair are Reps. Bob Filner (D-Calif.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). With the addition of Filner and Welch, there are now 41 co-sponsors of H.R. 2694.
Massachusetts State Legislature Extends Consideration of Right to Repair Act
The Massachusetts state legislature’s Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure has extended its deadline for consideration of the Right to Repair bill for another 60 days. Committee members were informed of a survey conducted last week of more than 100 Massachusetts independent auto repair shops, which shows that 99 percent support passage of House Bill 296, sponsored by state Rep. Vincent A. Pedone.
New State Right to Repair Laws Introduced
While Right to Repair continues to be considered by the U.S. Congress, the bill has also been introduced in certain states this session. Senate companions to Right to Repair bills that are under consideration in the New York Assembly (H.B. 5817) and the New Jersey Assembly (H.B. 803) were introduced last week. Similar to the
Oklahoma House Subcommittee Votes Against Right to Repair Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Oklahoma House Bill 2820, creating the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act, was heard Feb. 19 by the House Economic Development and Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Industry and Labor. Rep. Daniel Sullivan introduced the bill Feb. 4. The subcommittee voted against the bill by a vote of 7-0. Oklahoma was one