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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicles - Right to Repair FOR the purpose of requiring a manufacturer of certain motor vehicles to provide certain information and tools related to the diagnosis, service, and repair of motor vehicles to certain owners and independent repair facilities under certain circumstances; requiring a manufacturer that sells motor vehicles with telematics systems to install an open data platform in certain motor vehicles; requiring the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General to develop a certain document relating to telematics systems and certain consumer rights; requiring a manufacturer to give certain consumers a certain document during a certain time in the purchase of certain motor vehicles; and generally relating to the right to repair motor vehicles. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Commercial Law Section 13-301(14)(xxxv) Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Commercial Law Section 13-301(14)(xxxvi) Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Commercial Law Section 13-301(14)(xxxvii); and 14-4501 through 14-4509 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 45. Motor Vehicle Repair” Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) HOUSE BILL 1193
AI Summary
This bill requires manufacturers of certain motor vehicles to provide owners and independent repair facilities with the same diagnostic, service, and repair information and tools that are available to the manufacturer's dealers. It also requires manufacturers that sell motor vehicles with telematics systems to install an open data platform in those vehicles starting in model year 2025, allowing owners to easily access and provide consent for independent repair facilities to access the telematics information. The Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office is required to develop a document explaining telematics systems and consumer rights, which dealers must provide to consumers at the time of purchase. The bill also establishes an enforcement and complaint process for violations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/8/2023 ) (on 03/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1193?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb1193f.pdf |
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