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NFIB Backs REPAIR Act to Boost Independent Repairer Data Access

The National Federation of Independent Business called the REPAIR Act "a much-needed piece of bipartisan legislation.
Autobody News Staff
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Oversight Body’s Role, Membership Structure Proposed in Maine Right to Repair Report

A working group has finalized the recommendations it will send to the Maine State Legislature for a new entity that will oversee enforcement of the state's right to repair law.
Brian Bradley
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Federal REPAIR Act Reintroduced in Congress

Proponents say the REPAIR Act would ensure access to vehicle repair data while keeping it secure from cybersecurity risks.
Abby Andrews
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NHTSA Cuts Workforce While Maintaining Tesla Investigations

The agency said it is committed to enforcing federal vehicle safety regulations across all manufacturers, including Tesla.
Autobody News Staff
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New Paint VOC Regulations in Southern California Likely to Expand to Other Markets

Two VOCs that were exempt because they don't contribute to ground smog have been found to have toxic health concerns.
John Yoswick
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Trump EPA Moves to Repeal California’s Gas Car Ban Waiver

The EPA has formally submitted the waiver under the Congressional Review Act, providing lawmakers the opportunity to overturn it.
Autobody News Staff
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ABAT Rallies Collision Repairers to Advocate for Right to Appraisal Bill in Austin

Repair professionals from across Texas will head to the Capitol on March 26 to urge lawmakers to protect consumer rights.
Leona Scott
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New SAFE Repair Act Proposes Stronger Consumer Protections in Federal Right to Repair Debate

The developers of the SAFE Repair Act say it would codify vehicle data access while adding safeguards for consumers.
Abby Andrews
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TechTalk360 Webinar to Look at How Federal Administration Will Affect Collision Repairers

Bob Redding, president of a government affairs firm in Washington, D.C., will give his perspective on what changes will mean for the industry.
Autobody News Staff
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Modified Vehicles Pose Challenges for Meeting Federal Mandate to Restore ADAS

SEMA is conducting research on modified vehicles to gauge the impact of such modifications on ADAS calibrations.
John Yoswick

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