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FTC and DOJ Support Renewing and Adding Exemptions to Copyright Law for Repair Purposes

March 15, 2024 | Comments Off on FTC and DOJ Support Renewing and Adding Exemptions to Copyright Law for Repair Purposes

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) submitted a joint comment to the U.S. Copyright Office in support of renewing and expanding exceptions to copyright law to facilitate the right to repair. An exemption currently exists, for which the Copyright Office intends to recommend renewal, for access to computer programs that…

California Air Resources Board Announces New Clean Truck Check OBD Requirements

March 11, 2024 | Comments Off on California Air Resources Board Announces New Clean Truck Check OBD Requirements

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that new Clean Truck Check OBD requirements will be instituted sometime in early 2024. When it was launched in 2023, the Clean Truck Check OBD requirement – which applies to diesel and diesel hybrid heavy-duty vehicles model 2013 and newer as well as other alternatively fueled (such…

Repair Policy Scan Tool: February 29, 2024

February 29, 2024 | Comments Off on Repair Policy Scan Tool: February 29, 2024

Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. 

Virginia Legislature Advances Bill that would Increase Insurers’ Obligation to Act in Good Faith

February 20, 2024 | Comments Off on Virginia Legislature Advances Bill that would Increase Insurers’ Obligation to Act in Good Faith

The Virginia House of Delegates’ Courts of Justice Committee: Civil Subcommittee advanced SB 256 with 8 votes in favor and none opposed. It passed the full state senate on a 25-15 vote. If enacted into law, SB 256 would obligate auto insurance companies to make claims decisions in good faith. Insurers would have to pay…

Repair Policy Scan Tool: February 12, 2024

February 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Repair Policy Scan Tool: February 12, 2024

Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. 

U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill Supported by ASA

February 1, 2024 | Comments Off on U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill Supported by ASA

The United States House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024). It easily surpassed the two-thirds vote threshold needed to pass under the expedited rules. The bill received 357 votes in favor and 70 opposed. ASA supports this legislation. Some of the key changes…

ASA Launches “Repair Policy Scan Tool” Legislative Newsletter

January 30, 2024 | Comments Off on ASA Launches “Repair Policy Scan Tool” Legislative Newsletter

Lawmakers rely on constituent feedback to make good decisions. Staying informed about the laws they are considering that could impact an auto repair shop owner or operator’s ability to run a successful business empowers repairers to speak up in crucial moments. But it’s hard to keep up with the news, especially when your hands are…

ASA-Endorsed Federal Tax Bill Passes Committee, Full House Could Happen this Week

January 29, 2024 | Comments Off on ASA-Endorsed Federal Tax Bill Passes Committee, Full House Could Happen this Week

A bipartisan federal tax bill, endorsed by ASA, passed the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee with 40 votes in favor and 3 votes against. Congressional sources say the full U.S. House of Representatives may vote on the legislation this week. The following provisions in H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers…

Rhode Island Bill would Redefine “Unfair Insurance Practice” in Insurers’ Favor

January 26, 2024 | Comments Off on Rhode Island Bill would Redefine “Unfair Insurance Practice” in Insurers’ Favor

A bill – known as S. 2210 – introduced in the Rhode Island State Senate would make it harder to hold insurance companies liable for unfair insurance practices. Under the state’s current law, failure to have a licensed appraiser conduct an appraisal on a vehicle estimated to have suffered at least $2,500 in damage constitutes…

AV Bill in Washington State Scheduled for Jan. 30 Hearing

January 26, 2024 | Comments Off on AV Bill in Washington State Scheduled for Jan. 30 Hearing

A bill introduced in the state of Washington’s legislature would create a new comprehensive regulatory framework that allows autonomous vehicles (AV) to operate on roads in the state without a human driver. Currently, AVs may only operate in the state under limited testing purposes. The bill – known as Senate Bill (SB) 5594 – will…

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