LD1908

An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers

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Maine LD1908 mandates original equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools for repairing digital electronic equipment to.

Maine LD1908, known as the "Right to Repair Electronic Equipment" act, requires original equipment manufacturers to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing digital electronic equipment. This requirement applies to equipment sold or in use in the state after July 1, 2021, and becomes effective January 1, 2026. Independent repair providers must inform customers in writing that they are not authorized repair providers and disclose if they use any used parts in repairs.

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Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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75 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29

1:00 PM

Hearing

Jan 22

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Apr 8

Senate

Taken from the table by the President

Apr 8

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate INSISTED on PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-563) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-632) thereto