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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/10/2022
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Digital Right to Repair Act, aims to require manufacturers of digital electronic products sold in Massachusetts to provide independent repair providers and product owners with the same diagnostic and repair information, service parts, and tools that they make available to their authorized repair providers. The bill defines key terms like "authorized repair provider," "independent repair provider," and "trade secret," and outlines specific requirements for manufacturers, such as making repair information and tools available on fair and reasonable terms. The bill also establishes a process for product owners or independent repair providers to file complaints against manufacturers who fail to comply with the law's provisions. The bill excludes motor vehicles and devices approved by the FDA from its scope.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (25)
Michael Brady (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
John Rogers (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S166 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S166.pdf |
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