Bill > S189

This bill establishes a comprehensive "right to repair" law for consumer electronic devices in Massachusetts, requiring manufacturers to make repair documentation, parts, and tools available to device owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms. The legislation defines key terms like "consumer electronic device" (any personal-use electronic product that depends on digital electronics), "independent repair provider" (a repair business not affiliated with the manufacturer), and sets guidelines for how manufacturers must support device repairs. The bill includes a 30-day cure period for manufacturers if they are accused of not providing necessary repair resources, and violations can be treated as unfair trade practices. Importantly, the law includes numerous exceptions for specific types of equipment such as medical devices, motor vehicles, utility equipment, agricultural machinery, and video game consoles. The bill does not require manufacturers to divulge trade secrets and includes protections for antitheft and privacy security measures. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to electronic devices sold or in use after that date, with the primary goal of giving consumers and independent repair shops more options for fixing their electronic devices without being solely dependent on manufacturer-authorized repair services.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S189