Bill > HB1512

This bill, known as the Right-to-Repair Act, requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms. The legislation, which applies to equipment first manufactured and sold in Pennsylvania after July 1, 2021, aims to ensure that consumers and third-party repair shops can access the necessary resources to diagnose, maintain, and repair electronic devices. Key provisions include preventing OEMs from using parts pairing to inhibit repairs, block functionality, or display misleading warnings about non-approved parts. The bill defines "fair and reasonable terms" as providing documentation and tools at no charge (with only minimal costs for physical copies), and making replacement parts available at equivalent costs to authorized repair providers. Violations of the act can result in civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per violation, which will be enforced by the Attorney General. The law includes several important exceptions, such as not applying to motor vehicles, medical devices, and certain industrial equipment, and it does not require OEMs to disclose trade secrets or warranty repairs performed by independent providers. The act will take effect 180 days after its passage, providing manufacturers time to adapt to the new requirements.

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