LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Right to repair remains a top priority for WMDA/CAR being represented by SSDA-AT on the state and federal levels. The battle for the right to repair has gained significant momentum, with the support of organizations like SSDA- AT. As this movement reaches the legislative arenas of Maine and Congress, the SSDA-AT emerges as a crucial player advocating for the empowerment of consumers and independent repair professionals. Right to Repair Passed By Congressional Subcommittee- Huge Step in SSDA’s Efforts The REPAIR Act, which would give vehicle owners the right to repair their cars where and how they like, was unanimously approved by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce on Thursday, November 2nd. SSDA is a strong supporter of the legislation and we continue to work on adding co-sponsors to the bill. The REPAIR Act now has 47 bi-partisan co-sponsors and we are awaiting a full committee vote. Maine Voters Overwhelmingly Approve SSDA-AT Supported Right to Repair Maine has been at the forefront of the right to repair movement, passing a voter referendum aimed at breaking the monopoly held by manufacturers over repair procedures and diagnostic information. SSDA-AT has actively supported the Right to Repair Act in Maine, which mandates that manufacturers provide essential information and tools to independent repair shops and car owners. Maine voters decided “yes” to Question 4, allowing local repair shops and mechanics access to the same data as dealerships. The ballot read: Do you want to require vehicle manufacturers to standardize on-board diagnostic systems and provide remote access to those systems and mechanical data to owners and independent repair facilities? SSDA-AT Advocates for Right to Repair: Positive News in Maine and Congress By Roy Littlefield IV
The battle for the right to repair has gained significant momentum, with the support of organizations like SSDA-AT.
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NOZZLE & WRENCH I DECEMBER 2023
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