HB 4747 Illinois House · 100th Regular Session

DIGITAL FAIR REPAIR ACT

Summary
Creates the Digital Fair Repair Act. Provides that original equipment manufacturers shall: (i) make available to any independent repair provider or owner of equipment manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer the same diagnostic and repair documentation in the same manner as that information is made available to the manufacturer's authorized repair providers; and (ii) make available for purchase by the owner, his or her authorized agent, or any independent repair provider, parts, inclusive of any updates to the embedded software of the parts, upon fair and reasonable terms. Requires original equipment manufacturers to make available for purchase by owners and independent repair providers all diagnostic repair tools incorporating the same diagnostic, repair, and remote communications capabilities that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to its own repair or engineering staff or an authorized repair provider. Requires an independent repair provider that purchases or acquires embedded software or service parts to notify the owner of the equipment in writing of certain warranties prior to performing any services on digital electronic equipment. Provides, with one exception, an authorized provider shall have all the rights and remedies provided under the Act. Provides for enforcement by the Attorney General. Authorizes the Attorney General to seek to enjoin violations and to recover civil penalties. Requires the Attorney General to establish an outreach program to inform the public of rights under the Act. Defines terms. Excludes motor vehicle manufacturers. Provides for recovery of damages and attorney's fees. Provides for the protection of trade secrets. Effective January 1, 2019.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2018 Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Total actions
25
Key actions
4
Committee
8
Amendments
1
Apr 27, 2018
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 25, 2018
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 004-001-000
lower
Apr 24, 2018
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2018
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 23, 2018
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. David Harris
lower
Apr 12, 2018
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 003-002-000
lower
Apr 10, 2018
Lower · Passed
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Consumer Protection Committee; Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
lower
Apr 10, 2018
Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Feb 13, 2018
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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