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Maine Passes Right to Repair Legislation
By Seth Maimen Maine citizens voted overwhelmingly earlier this month to pass a Right to Repair legislative initiative in the Pine Tree state’s elections. The Maine Right to Repair initiative is very similar to one approved by Massachusetts voters, also … Continue reading
State Farm Issues New O&A Agreement—and It’s a Head Turner
State Farm, on November 15, notified national glass program members of changes to its Offer and Acceptance (O&A) agreement effective December 15. The Offer and Acceptance (O&A) agreement directs auto glass shops to confirm that the vehicle on dispatch matches … Continue reading
Massachusetts Legislature to Hold Hearings on AG Safety Bill
The Massachusetts legislature Joint Committee on Transportation is holding a hearing today about the House and Senate bills that would create state auto glass replacement safety standards. The identical bills are two of several pieces of legislation “regarding bicycles and … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Aftermarket safety glass replacement, American National Standards Institute, Auto Glass Safety Council, Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS), H 3295, hearing, House and Senate bills, Joint Committee on Transportation, Massachusetts legislature, Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Peter Brown, regulations, Representative Josh Cutler, S 2276, Senator Susan Moran, state auto glass replacement safety standards, Tiny and Sons Leave a comment
Zero Deaths: AGSC, Safety Pros Gather in New York to Build Toward Ultimate Goal
The Auto Glass Safety Council attended the 2023 annual meeting of the Governors Highway Safety Association, which is putting its “Vision Zero” plan into action. Continue reading
Rhode Island Law Restates Consumer Choice for Glass Repair
The state of Rhode Island has enacted insurance legislation that reiterates existing state law that prohibits insurance companies from steering consumers to a preferred auto glass company. The Surplus Lines Insurance bill was signed by the Governor on June 30. … Continue reading
Massachusetts Considers Auto Glass Safety Bill
The Massachusetts legislature Joint Committee on Transportation held a hearing on March 9 on legislation that would create state auto glass replacement safety standards. The bill, H. 4445, introduced by Representatives Josh Cutler and Kathleen LaNatra, defines “Aftermarket safety glass … Continue reading
Trial by Jury Set for Allstate v. Auto Glass America Case
A November 1, 2021 trial date has been set by the U.S. District Court in Orlando, Fla., in the long running Allstate v. Auto Glass America litigation. At a Status Conference held last month with the parties District Judge Carlos … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Allstate v. Auto Glass America, Date Certain Jury Trial, District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza, Florida Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, replacements, Status Conference, U.S. District Court in Orlando Florida, without notice Leave a comment