Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, sponsor of A-931 and a member of the consumer affairs committee (D-Trenton), stated: "A-931 takes great strides in promoting fairness and equality in the marketplace for both service providers and consumers. This bill is pro-small business and creates competition in the auto repair industry, which will give car owners greater options in choosing who can work on their vehicles. In a state like New Jersey, where reliable personal transportation is a necessity, The Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act will help control vehicle upkeep costs and ensure that those who rely on their cars can maintain them properly."

According to a statement by the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality (CARE), which represents automotive aftermarket service companies in New Jersey, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP-NJ), Service Station Dealers of America, Tire Industry Association, American Automobile Association, Consumer Electronics Association, NFIB and Keystone Automotive voiced their support of A-931.

The next stop for A-931 is a second reading on the assembly floor, said CARE. A date has not yet been scheduled.