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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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February 28, 2025
Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Feb. 21, 2025
Several states are advancing legislation related to vehicle repairs, right to repair, and consumer protection. South Dakota, Montana, Texas, Missouri, and Utah have proposed bills regulating vehicle repairs, focusing on insurance practices, OEM parts, and inspection laws. Vermont aims to phase out PFAS in consumer products, while Texas and Missouri are pushing for fair access to digital and product repair information. Right to repair bills are also gaining traction, with states like West Virginia, Florida, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois introducing measures to expand repair access for farm equipment, electronics, and mobility devices. Meanwhile, California lawmakers are scrambling to amend a controversial lemon law reform, Oregon passed a right to repair bill for wheelchairs, and Wisconsin introduced a bill to grant farmers greater access to repair tools and data.
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February 19, 2025
Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Jan. 17, 2025
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.
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February 19, 2025
Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Feb. 14, 2025
Several state bills are advancing on repair rights and environmental issues. New York (S4753) mandates OEM parts for vehicle repairs, while Vermont (H.204) focuses on tire recycling. Hawaii (SB 1120) aims to reduce transportation carbon, and New Mexico (HB 212) seeks to phase out PFAS chemicals. West Virginia and Tennessee are pushing for right-to-repair laws for electronics and agricultural equipment. Florida (SB 412) addresses motorized wheelchair repairs, and Oregon (HB 3512) seeks to ban PFAS in products. Oklahoma is introducing career training tax credits, and Pennsylvania is launching a bus mechanic apprenticeship program.
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January 15, 2025
Industry Expert Advocates for Remote Diagnostics and Enhanced Data Privacy in the Automotive Sector
Mike Tanner, Director of Vehicle Technology and Innovation at the Auto Care Association, discussed the benefits of remote diagnostics in the automotive industry, citing its efficiency, convenience, and competitive advantages for manufacturers like BMW. He compared vehicle data management to mobile technology, advocating for vehicle owners to control access to their data. Tanner emphasized the importance of balancing privacy and safety, referencing established security standards like ISO 21177 and GDPR. He also stressed that while technology isn’t a barrier, the lack of clear policies on data access is a challenge and called for stakeholder collaboration to create well-defined rules for vehicle data usage.
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November 1, 2024
New Exemption to Digital Millennium Copyright Act Broadens Protection for Vehicle Data Access
New rule provides exemption to DMCA that allows vehicle or vessel owners and lessees, or those acting on their behalf, to access, store, and share operational data, including diagnostic and telematics data.
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August 12, 2024
Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: Aug. 2, 2024
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.
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April 30, 2024
Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: April 30, 2024
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.
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April 29, 2024
Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: April 19, 2024
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.
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October 23, 2023
Auto Care Association State Government Affairs Update: October 20, 2023
State news, legislation we're tracking, and statehouse reports from across the United States that affect the automotive aftermarket.