Bill > S142

This bill aims to establish a "Digital Right to Repair" law in Massachusetts. It requires manufacturers of portable wireless devices, such as smartphones, to make available to device owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools needed to diagnose, maintain, or repair those devices. The bill prohibits manufacturers from requiring authorized repair providers to purchase proprietary repair information if a standardized format is available on more favorable terms. It also allows independent repair providers or owners to file a complaint in court if a manufacturer fails to comply with the new requirements, and provides for enforcement under the state's consumer protection laws.