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Policy Ahead 2026: Elections, Right to Repair, and Vehicle Data


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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET 

Join the Auto Care Association’s Government Affairs team for a webinar on the policy decisions shaping the future of the aftermarket.

Get the latest updates on federal momentum behind the REPAIR Act, emerging vehicle technology policy risks, and state-level activity across PFAS, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and Right to Repair.

We’ll break down what’s at stake in the next 6–12 months—including impacts to vehicle data access, market competition, and the viability of independent repair in a software‑defined vehicle fleet—and highlight how legislative engagement, grassroots advocacy, and ACPAC help advance industry priorities and how you can get involved. We’ll also share an election midterms preview.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What’s coming up in the midterm elections

  • Why federal Right to Repair momentum is real—and growing, including where the REPAIR Act stands today and what bipartisan support means for the future of the aftermarket.

  • How emerging vehicle technologies are changing the regulatory conversation, and why software-defined vehicles are pulling lawmakers into safety, cybersecurity, and data access decisions that will impact enforcement for years.

  • How industry engagement drives policy influence, from grassroots outreach and facility tours to PAC participation—and why member involvement is critical to shaping outcomes on Right to Repair, data access, and vehicle technology policy.

Speakers:

  • Mick Nardelli, President, The Nardelli Group

  • Ally Schmeiser, Principal, Sentinel Strategic Advisors

  • Donovan Ringo, Director, State Affairs & Grassroots, Auto Care Association

  • Grant MacIntyre, Director, Regulatory Affairs & Senior Attorney, Auto Care Association

  • Jennifer Keaton, Director, State Affairs & Grassroots, Auto Care Association