An Act relative to digital right to repair

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Massachusetts law that obligates manufacturers of consumer electronic devices to supply owners and independent repair providers with the parts, tools and documentation needed for diagnosis, maintenance and repair on fair and reasonable terms. It defines authorized and independent repair providers and limits manufacturers from forcing proprietary formats when standardized information is available. The measure seeks to expand the right to repair while protecting trade secrets.

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