Bill > H360

This bill establishes the "Portable Wireless Device Repair Act" in Massachusetts, which requires manufacturers of portable wireless devices (such as smartphones) sold in the state to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, the documentation, parts, and tools necessary for diagnosing, maintaining, or repairing such devices. The bill prohibits manufacturers from requiring authorized repair providers to continue purchasing proprietary repair information if the manufacturer also sells that information in a standardized format to independent providers on more favorable terms. The bill allows for legal action against manufacturers that fail to comply and establishes violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Massachusetts law. The bill applies to devices sold or in use after January 1, 2024, and does not require manufacturers to divulge trade secrets beyond what is necessary to provide the required repair information and materials.