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Your Association's government affairs staff works 24/7/365 on your behalf to fight policies and regulations that may be harmful to your business. Here you'll find the latest updates on their issue-related work including testimonies, hearings, meetings, comments and actions.

July 14, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: July 11, 2025

State policy updates: RI expands insurance repair rules, eyes recycling study. IL sets rehab tech standards. MI updates auto repair law. OR, NH, CT pass consumer auto measures.
July 7, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: June 27, 2025

Several states advance bills on Right to Repair, recycling and rehab tech. RI, IL and MI lead, while Maine awaits a major Right to Repair signature. EV charger funds may soon be restored.
June 23, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: June 20, 2025

States advance bills on EV battery recycling, PFAS bans, right to repair, and wheelchair access. Trump revokes CA’s EV rules; WA mandates speed limiters for reckless drivers.
June 9, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: June 5, 2025

States advance right to repair, vehicle, and privacy laws; key bills expand repair access, tighten emissions and theft rules, and boost consumer protections across tech and auto sectors.
May 12, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: May 9, 2025

States advance bills on EV battery recycling, vehicle repair rules, and right to repair; Colorado, Michigan, and Nevada lead with consumer-focused legislation.
May 6, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: May 1, 2025

New repair, equipment, and workforce bills are advancing in CO, TX, MO, and NV. Tesla sues WI over sales ban. DoT unveils national AV rules. 36 states in session; ME in special session.
May 6, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: April 24, 2025

Bills on product repairs, right to repair, and workforce updates move in multiple states; PA imposes EV fees, TX nears "Right to Appraisal" law, WA set to pass right to repair for electronics.
March 24, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 21, 2025

Bills on repairs and regulations advance: Oregon, New Mexico and Vermont target PFAS bans; Nevada, Maryland and Illinois expand right to repair; Texas, Wisconsin and Minnesota push for vehicle data access. Virginia’s EV funding stalls; Wisconsin eyes fee hikes.
March 24, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: March 13, 2025

States advance bills on repairs, vehicle data, and emissions. Right to repair gains bipartisan support. Maryland delays EV penalties; South Carolina debates gas tax impact.
March 3, 2025

Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Feb. 27, 2025

States are advancing bills on vehicle repairs, right to repair, and environmental rules, with growing support for consumer choice, OEM parts, battery recycling, and stricter repair regulations.

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