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April 1, 2026
Auto Care State Affairs Monthly Update- April 2026
The Auto Care Association's government affairs team tracked more than 90 state bills in March, filed testimony in five states, and scored wins in Utah, Maine, and Oregon. April brings urgent deadlines in Kansas, California, Maine, Maryland, and Iowa. This is the first edition of our new State Affairs Monthly Update. Read the full recap and find out what is coming for your business.
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March 30, 2026
NHTSA National AV Safety Forum: Implications for the Automotive Aftermarket
On March 10, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hosted the National AV Safety Forum at U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event featured opening remarks from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios and NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison, as well as a fireside chat with CEOs from Zoox, Waymo and Aurora. Panels examined real-world safety metrics, crash-risk assessment and remote assistance, while an AV showcase highlighted vehicles from Tesla, Waymo and Zoox.
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March 30, 2026
Advocacy on the Road: Visiting Global Parts Distributors in Macon, Georgia
SVP of Government Affairs and General Counsel Lisa Foshee and Director of State Affairs and Grassroots Programs Donovan Ringo made the trip to discuss the Association's state legislative priorities and the growing grassroots advocacy program. Conversations like this one are exactly what the program is built for. Getting face time with members where they work, hearing what's on their radar, and making sure their voice is connected to what's happening in state capitals
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March 30, 2026
Auto Care Association Regulatory Update – Monday, March 30, 2026
See rulemaking activity on automated vehicles, ADAS incident reporting, Workplace Pell Grants and more
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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