Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: October 13, 2023

what's moving?

Massachusetts H. 3295 was scheduled for a hearing on October 17, 2023. The bill would establish safety standards for motor vehicle safety glass via amendments.

 Massachusetts H. 3580 was scheduled for a hearing on October 25, 2023. The bill establishes guidelines that regulate and address PFAS contamination levels for public health and environmental purposes.

California SB 271 was vetoed by the governor. The bill requires original manufacturers of powered wheelchairs to provide documentation, parts, software, and tools for servicing to owners and independent repair providers.

California AB 473 became public law. The bill would expand regulations for the motor vehicle industry, adding prohibitions against specific practices, e.g. improper vehicle allocation and unfair exercise of right of first refusal.

California AB 126 became public law. The bill extends the increase in smog abatement fees, vehicle registration fees, and identification plate service fees until July 1, 2035. It also modifies the Clean Transportation Program's emphasis on developing and deploying zero-emission technology and fuels.

California AB 641 became public law. This bill broadens the definition of an "automobile dismantler" to include individuals possessing nine or more used catalytic converters that have been removed from vehicles.

California AB 727 was vetoed by the governor. The bill would prohibit the manufacturing, sale, delivery, distribution, and offering for sale of cleaning products containing regulated PFAS beginning in 2026. The bill would extend this prohibition to floor sealers or finishes containing regulated PFAS beginning in 2028.

California SB 244 became public law. The bill mandates that manufacturers of electronic or appliance products, regardless of warranty status, must provide access to repair information and parts to consumers, repair facilities, and dealers.

state news this week

Seven state legislatures are in regular session. Texas is in special session.