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MA S107

Relative to the digital right to repair


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a digital right to repair for consumers and independent repair providers in Massachusetts. It requires manufacturers of digital electronic products sold in the state to make available the same diagnostic and repair information, service parts, and repair tools to independent repair providers and product owners that they provide to their authorized repair providers. The bill also prohibits manufacturers from requiring authorized repair providers to purchase proprietary repair information if standardized formats are available on more favorable terms. The bill includes provisions to allow consumers and independent repair providers to seek recourse if a manufacturer fails to comply, and exempts motor vehicles and medical devices approved by the FDA from its requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/27/2020)

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