Bill > LD1228

This bill clarifies and refines the automotive right to repair laws by narrowing the definition of motor vehicles covered under the legislation. Specifically, the bill defines a motor vehicle as a self-propelled vehicle with a seating capacity of not more than 15 persons, excluding vehicles used primarily for commercial purposes, motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motorized wheelchairs, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric bicycles. The bill introduces several new definitions to provide clarity, including terms like "diagnostic and repair information," "owner-authorized," "platform," and "telematics system," which describe various technological and data-sharing aspects of vehicle repairs. It establishes requirements for manufacturers to make diagnostic tools, repair information, and telematics system access available to vehicle owners and independent repair facilities across different model years (2002, 2002-2017, and 2018 and later), ensuring that these entities have access to the same diagnostic and repair information that authorized dealers receive. The bill also mandates that manufacturers provide a standardized, secure, and owner-authorized access platform for mechanical data by January 5, 2025, which must be directly accessible to vehicle owners through a mobile application and, with the owner's consent, to independent repair facilities. Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for how dealers must inform prospective owners about telematics systems and obtain their signed acknowledgment.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1228&snum=132