October 23, 2025 BAR Advisory Group Meeting

This meeting is open to the public. In-person and teleconference participation options are available in accordance with Government Code section 11123.5. The meeting will also be available by live webcast.

Date and Time
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (or until close of business)

Location
Department of Consumer Affairs, HQ 2
Hearing Room
1747 North Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834

Teleconference and Webcast
Teleconference - Webex (password: BAR1023)
Live Webcast

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions - Patrick Dorais, BAR Chief

2. Legislation and Regulations Update - Holly Helsing, BAR Executive Office

3. Mobile Repair, Referral Services, and Online Advertising Regulations – Bill Thomas, BAR Executive Office

4. 15 Minute Break

5. Hidden Dangers of Counterfeit Airbags -Jon Ruttencutter, Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council

6. Vehicle Safety Systems Inspection Program Update - Clay Leek, BAR Executive Office

7. Enforcement Statistics - BAR Enforcement Operations Branch (Handout Only)

8. Licensing Statistics - BAR Licensing Program (Handout Only)

9. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda

10. Next BAR Advisory Group Meeting - Thursday, January 29, 2026

11. Adjournment

BAG Member Organizations and Representatives

Members attending the meeting remotely are indicated by an asterisk.

American Automobile Association - Northern California - Bryan Pearson*
Automobile Club of Southern California - Megan McKernan*
Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association/Motorist Assurance Program - Jeff Cox*
Automotive Service Councils of California - David Kusa
California Auto Body Association - Jack Molodanof
California Automotive Business Coalition - Bud Rice
California Automotive Teachers - Ruben Parra*
California Automotive Wholesalers' Association - Ryan Pierini*
California New Car Dealers Association - Anthony Bento
Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair - Jeff Peevy*
Personal Insurance Federation of California - Seren Taylor*
Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association - Matthew Webb
Specialty Equipment Market Association - Dean Schlingmann*

Notices to the Public

Members of the public may, but are not obligated to, provide their names or personal information as a condition to observing or participating in the meeting.

Public comments will be limited to two (2) minutes per person.

For questions about this meeting or to request a disability-related accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact Zach Richardson at (279) 260-2367 or Zachary.Richardson@dca.ca.gov. Please submit your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting to help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.

The BAR Advisory Group is established by the Bureau of Automotive Repair pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 9880.4.