Bill > HB843

This bill establishes comprehensive right-to-repair regulations for motor vehicles in Maryland, requiring manufacturers to provide diagnostic and repair information and tools to vehicle owners and independent repair facilities. The bill mandates that for vehicles from model year 2002 onward, manufacturers must make available the same diagnostic and repair information they provide to their authorized dealers, including online systems and repair tools, and allow purchase on fair and reasonable terms. Additionally, beginning in model year 2018, manufacturers must provide access to onboard diagnostic systems using standard interfaces, and starting in model year 2025, manufacturers must install an open data platform in vehicles with telematics systems that allows owners to easily access vehicle information and grant independent repair facilities diagnostic access. The bill also requires the Consumer Protection Division to develop a document explaining telematics systems and owner rights, which dealers must provide to consumers at the time of vehicle purchase. Violations are considered unfair trade practices, and the law includes a process for owners or independent repair facilities to notify manufacturers of non-compliance and seek remedies. The bill aims to increase competition in automotive repair by ensuring that vehicle owners and independent repair shops have access to the same diagnostic information and tools as authorized dealerships.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0843?ys=2025RS