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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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Judge Dismisses Automakers’ Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Right to Repair Law

The written decision remains under seal, but it effectively upholds the Massachusetts Right to Repair law approved by voters in 2020.
Autobody News Staff
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'On the Road with Mike Anderson' Live Podcast Explores Rhode Island’s Extensive Collision Repair Laws

Randy Bottella, president of the Auto Body Association of Rhode Island, spoke about the long road to passing laws helping repairers and customers alike.
Abby Andrews
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Automaker Group Files Lawsuit Challenging Maine Right to Repair Law

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said compliance with the law is "impossible" until an enforcement entity is established.
Brian Bradley
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New York Assembly Bill Aims to Boost Consumer Transparency in Collision Repairs

The bill would regulate the use of replacement parts and set disclosure requirements, but parts distributors warn it will increase costs.
Ben Shimkus
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U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down FTC’s Auto Dealer Regulations

The FTC sought to protect consumers from bait-and-switch tactics and unnecessary add-on charges, but opponents said the rule would increase paperwork, add complexity and raise costs.
Autobody News Staff
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Maine Right to Repair Group Tackles Remote Car Commands as Comments Come In

Though the Maine law technically went into effect Jan. 5, a working group is still drafting a framework for the independent entity that will oversee and enforce it.
Brian Bradley
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Michigan Law Setting Liability Framework for Car Sharing Could Impact Shops with DRPs

Shops required to provide loaner cars as part of a DRP agreement need to make sure they won't be liable for damages if the law is enacted.
Brian Bradley

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