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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/27/2020
04/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/27/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S107 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S107.pdf |
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