The Florida bill that will end Assignment of Benefits (AOB) was signed into law. The new law became effective on May 25 and AOB agreements are prohibited starting July 1. The new Florida law will: Prohibit policyholders (such as customers) from entering into Assignment of Benefits (AOB) agreements for glass replacement
The Maryland Governor signed the state’s new auto glass calibration rules into law on May 8. The new law, which was passed by the legislature in April, goes into effect on October 1. Maryland had passed an auto glass safety law, which mirrors the AGRSS Standard, in 2021 and the Maryland Motor
This week, the Florida legislature passed a bill overhauling auto glass laws and eliminating Assignment of Benefits (AOB) and zero deductibles. The state legislature passed an auto glass bill that will alter the auto glass business in the state of Florida. Senator Linda Stewart’s bill, SB 1002, passed the Senate by
Peter Brown, owner of Tiny & Sons Glass Co. in Pembroke, Mass., has been elected vice chair of the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS) Committee. Brown’s involvement in the committee has always been about more than just good business sense, it’s about ensuring that industry stakeholders have ample opportunity
Auto glass calibration legislation, similar to laws passed in recent years in Utah and Arizona, has been introduced in New Hampshire. The bill, HB 304, sponsored by Rep. Tim McGough, has been assigned to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee. The bill imposes requirements regarding ADAS equipped vehicles on auto glass repair
Rep. Josh Cutler has reintroduced his AGSC supported auto glass replacement safety bill in the Massachusetts House for the 2023-2024 legislative session. The bill, patterned after the Maryland 2021 auto glass safety law, is the same as Rep. Cutler’s 2022 legislation. It would direct the state registrar of motor vehicles to establish standards for
Triple-digit temperatures in the western United States have auto glass repair and replacement (AGRR) shops navigating the associated issue of adhesive application in high temperatures. With most adhesive manufacturers recommending that such work not be performed in temperatures more than 100 degrees, what can shops do to keep business rolling
More than 63,000 Ford 2022 Broncos and Rangers are potentially affected by inadequate windshield bonding, resulting in the manufacturer issuing a recall for the vehicles. READ MORE
The AGSC/National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD) Repair of Laminated Automotive Glass Standard (ROLAGS) 2 Standards Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. The meeting will be held electronically by Zoom. The agenda, related documents and instructions for joining the Zoom meeting will
April brings another recall for vehicle owners. This time Ford voluntarily recalls certain 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vans for a safety concern with the windshields. READ MORE