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New Hampshire Enacts Law Overhauling Its Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act

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Any business involved in motor vehicle installment financing in New Hampshire needs to assess the multiple and significant changes to a key law that have been enacted with immediate effect....more

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New Florida Law Changes Electric Vehicle Charging Station Regulations

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Effective July 1, 2024, a new Florida law has significantly changed how electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are regulated across the state. Senate Bill 1084 amended Section 366.94 of the Florida Statutes, shifting the...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Connecticut Motor Vehicle Taxation Laws Revised Again

In 2022, the Connecticut General Assembly enacted a group of laws that changed the manner in which motor vehicles are assessed and taxed. The complete implementation of these statutes has been delayed in part due to various...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 26 - February 2024

The Georgia General Assembly kicked off Crossover Week on Monday, intensifying the mad dash for legislators and lobbyists working to ensure their bills pass their origin chamber and live to see Legislative Day 29. Expect...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 23 - February 2024

Take a deep breath — this week is going to be a doozy. With Crossover Day looming just nine days away, committees shifted into high gear on Tuesday as legislators scrape and claw to get their bills and resolutions on track...more

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California Bill to Regulate Vehicle Speed and Reduce Road Fatalities Introduced in State Senate

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On January 24, the Speeding and Fatality Emergency Reduction on California Streets (SAFER California Streets) Package was introduced in an effort to increase safety on California roads. California state Senator Scott...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (12/2023)

1. European Court of Justice rules on withdrawal rights regarding vehicle financing and leasing - In a judgment released on 21 December 2023, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) further clarified the requirements for...more

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Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (11/2023)

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1. Proposal for EU directive for right to repair no longer covering motor vehicles - The European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has voted on a draft report on the proposed EU directive...more

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Michigan’s New Distracted Driving Law: What You Need to Know

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We have all seen the signs encouraging drivers not to text while driving. While some drivers have taken this advice to heart, many drivers continue to drive while texting, checking their social media page or replying to...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

New California Law Impedes Creditors' Ability to Offer Voluntary Protection Products to Military Servicemembers

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California recently enacted Senate Bill 1311, the Military and Veteran Consumer Protection Act of 2022, with the stated intent of strengthening the state's military consumer protection laws by enhancing protections for...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Reinventing the American Road Trip: What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) signifies a turning point in domestic efforts to tackle climate change. Within the multibillion-dollar package are robust investments in climate mitigation initiatives, such as...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 17 2022

The General Assembly marked another day off the legislative calendar on Tuesday, and opossums and raccoons moved one step closer to being knocked off any time of the year in Georgia. HB 1147, allowing year-round hunting of...more

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Illinois Enacts Tax Incentives to Attract Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

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In November 2021, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act (the “REV Act”), which, together with the recently enacted Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, further incentivizes the production and...more

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Germany takes the lead with a new law on autonomous driving and update

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German lawmakers have approved a new law on autonomous driving that intends to bring “autonomous vehicles” at SAE Level 4 into regular operation as soon as 2022. By this legislative move, Germany aims to get the edge and...more

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Massachusetts Voters Approve Measure for Expanded Access to Vehicle Data

In a roller coaster of an election week, it was easy for smaller ballot measures to become overshadowed. One ballot measure that you may have missed is Massachusetts’s Ballot Question 1 regarding the “right to repair” motor...more

Morgan Lewis

Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Fuel-Efficiency Standards

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The administration of US President Donald Trump issued the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule (SAFE Rule) on March 31. A joint effort of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Colorado Continues To Be A Leader In Electric Vehicles Market

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Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series - On March 23, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law S.B. 20-167, which amends that state’s dealer statute to allow some electric vehicle manufacturers to own, operate,...more

Michigan Auto Law

Auto Insurance Recommendations For New Michigan No-Fault Law

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People often ask me “how much car insurance do I need?” Never has this question been more important than now. Michigan drivers now face the biggest changes in auto No-Fault insurance since the No-Fault Act was enacted in...more

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California Adopts Major Changes to Warranty Reimbursement Requirements Effective January 1, 2020

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On October 12, 2019, California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 179 (A.B. 179), a bill that will make significant changes to the warranty reimbursement provisions of the California Vehicle Code effective...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The 2019 West Virginia Legislature: VETO AND OTHER UPDATES - Issue 12

The 2019 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature concluded on March 9. During the 60-day session, a total of 1,823 bills were introduced, with only 294 completing the process and actually being presented to Governor...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

NY enacts new disclosure requirements for use of auto “kill switches”

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New York has enacted legislation that requires creditors to provide new disclosures when using devices to remotely disable vehicles, commonly referred to as “kill switches.”  The new law took effect immediately upon its...more

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Mobility Policy and Regulation – Finding the Imperfect Solution

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“Mobility Disruption” was one of the main pillars at this year’s Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Mackinac Policy Conference, that attracted 1,700 business and political leaders. A common theme of “The Mobility State:...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Under the Dome Special Edition: 2018 Summary of New Maine Laws and Carry Over Legislation

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We are pleased to provide you with our 2018 Summary of New Maine Laws and Carry Over Legislation resulting from the Second Regular Session of Maine’s 128th Legislature, which adjourned sine die on May 2, 2018. ...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Another State Passes Driverless Car Testing Law

Nevada is the latest state to update its self-driving technology laws. Assembly Bill 69, passed earlier this month with heavy support from the automotive industry, allows for testing and operations of fully autonomous...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New Indiana Statute Effective July 1st Allows Non-Residents To Pay Home State’s Lower Sales Tax Rate On Vehicle Purchases

Indiana has a 7% sales tax rate. Earlier this year, the Indiana General Assembly passed a new statute, Indiana Code 6-2.5-2-3, which allows non-residents to purchase vehicles from Indiana dealers and pay the (typically...more

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