The legislature has reconvened for the 2025 legislative session, with new bills being introduced. The deadline for submitting new legislative bills is February 21, 2025. This year, over 2,300 new bills are expected to be introduced. Additionally, the Governor will also release his state budget proposal later this week.

We also expect significant activity related to new regulations impacting the automotive repair industry. We will closely monitor these developments and provide timely as they unfold.

Below is an overview of some of the legislative and regulatory automotive repair issues we anticipate to address this year.

Legislation 

Electric Vehicle Batteries SB 615 – Electric Vehicle Batteries

Last year’s SB 615 Electric Vehicle Batteries.  We are expecting the reintroduction of SB 615. The legislation, among other things, requires that all automotive repair dealers that remove electric battery from a vehicle for repair, remanufacturing, or recycling must ensure that the battery is disposed of properly, adhering to the end-of-life requirements specified in the legislation. 

Preventing Disclosure of Minor BAR Citations – Extension

The program that prevents disclosure of minor BAR citations for documentation or record-keeping if an automotive repair dealer completes remedial training is set to expire in July 2026. We have been working with the Senate Business and Professions committee to support legislation that continues to prevent citation disclosure for...