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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.