The Rhode Island legislature approved a bill allowing the issuance of courtesy registration plates to vehicles more than 25 years old. Under the current law, “antique” plates are available for vehicles that are at least 25 years old and used only for exhibitions, parades and car club activities.

SEMA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) in opposition to threatened tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts.

California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that enhances online privacy protections for consumers.

Governor Jerry Brown signed into law as part of the state’s budget a provision adding six staff to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) aftermarket parts division.

Prince Edward Island’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar announced that July is once again being declared Automotive Heritage Month in the Province.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed SEMA-supported legislation from Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) that would permanently designate six existing OHV areas comprising 300,000 acres in San Bernardino County.

On August 30, 2016, California amended its Proposition 65 regulations for warning labels on products containing chemicals associated with cancer and birth defects.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that will now allow states to require internet retailers to collect sales taxes even when they have no physical presence in the state.

Rhode Island currently has four pending bills that would provide courtesy plates for automotive hobbyists.

The Michigan legislature passed several bills to create a more collaborative regulatory process at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).