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Next tracked deadlineSep 23, 2026Repair-shop workers’ compensation classifications are under proposed revision
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PROPOSEDWashingtonDeadline Sep 23, 2026Watch

Repair-shop workers’ compensation classifications are under proposed revision

CheckIf your Washington shop reports workers under classifications 3411, 6405 or 1109, review L&I’s proposed classification language and submit comments by September 23, 2026 if it would affect how your operations are classified. Do not treat the proposal as adopted yet.
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Washington L&I proposed revisions to its workers’ compensation classification rules. The proposal rewrites the automobile service/repair classification language and continues to distinguish repair shops that sell and install tires and towing performed for hire. The comment deadline is September 23, 2026; intended adoption is November 3, 2026.

Applies to: General mechanical, Tire shop, Transmission, Mixed servicesWashington State Register — WSR 26-17-087 ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026
UPCOMINGCaliforniaDeadline Jan 1, 2027Watch

Cal-VIS prepared for 2027 vehicle-noise compliance requirement

CheckIf your work depends on BAR Referee noise inspections, review BAR's implementation information before January 1, 2027.
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BAR's Spring 2026 newsletter says AB 2496 will require courts to verify a BAR Referee certificate of compliance for cited excessive-noise vehicles beginning January 1, 2027, and Cal-VIS has been updated in preparation.

Applies to: General mechanical, Mixed servicesCalifornia BAR — Automotive Repair and Smog Check News, Spring 2026 ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026
EFFECTIVECaliforniaSep 3, 2026Medium

Equipment-manufacturer decertification rule adopted

CheckReview the approved BAR text if your station relies on certified inspection equipment from an affected manufacturer.
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BAR lists an approved amendment to section 3340.17.1 concerning decertification of equipment manufacturers, adopted and effective September 3, 2026.

Applies to: General mechanical, Mixed servicesCalifornia BAR — Regulatory actions ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026
EFFECTIVECaliforniaJul 1, 2026High priority

Business license information update deadlines changed

CheckReport a business address change within 14 days and specified other business-license changes within 30 days.
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California BAR's approved regulation changed reporting deadlines for automotive repair dealer business information. BAR's current guidance says business address changes must be reported within 14 days and other listed business-license changes within 30 days.

Applies to: All shop typesCalifornia BAR — Regulatory actions / News and updates ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026
EFFECTIVECaliforniaJul 1, 2026Medium

Biometric device and inspection manual updates took effect

CheckUse the updated BAR inspection manuals and follow the current approved biometric-device requirements if your licensed activity is covered.
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BAR updated its biometric-device regulations and says updated Smog Check and Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection manuals must be followed beginning July 1, 2026.

Applies to: General mechanical, Mixed servicesCalifornia BAR — Regulatory actions / News and updates ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026
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BASELINEFederalCurrent baselineReference

Paid MVAC service requires Section 609 technician certification

CheckConfirm technicians performing paid MVAC service hold valid Section 609 certification and use approved refrigerant-handling equipment.
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EPA says technicians who repair or service motor-vehicle air-conditioning systems for payment must be trained and certified under Clean Air Act Section 609 and use approved servicing equipment.

Applies to: General mechanical, Mobile repair, Mixed servicesU.S. EPA — Technician and Shop Owner Resources ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026
BASELINEFloridaCurrent baselineReference

Florida repair shops must register with FDACS

CheckConfirm the shop registration and customer-facing estimate/invoice workflow match current FDACS requirements.
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The Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act requires paid motor-vehicle repair businesses to register with FDACS and sets estimate, authorization, invoice and consumer-notice requirements.

Applies to: All shop typesFlorida FDACS — Motor Vehicle Repair ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026
BASELINENew YorkCurrent baselineReference

New York repair shops must be registered with DMV

CheckConfirm the shop’s DMV registration is current and use CR-82 as the operating-rule baseline before acting on future change alerts.
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New York DMV’s repair-shop requirements identify DMV registration and compliance with Commissioner’s Regulations Part 82 and Vehicle and Traffic Law §398-d as core operating requirements.

Applies to: All shop typesNew York DMV — Repair Shop Requirements (VS-145) ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026
BASELINEWashingtonCurrent baselineReference

Washington repair shops have estimate and authorization duties

CheckUse the written-estimate, authorization, invoice and customer-rights requirements as the baseline for future Washington change alerts.
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Washington’s Attorney General summarizes the Auto Repair Act: qualifying face-to-face repairs over $100 generally trigger written-estimate rights, and extra work above the authorized estimate requires additional approval.

Applies to: All shop typesWashington Attorney General — Auto Repair ↗ · verified Sep 19, 2026