HB 2026 Illinois House · 101st 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 that, with one exception, an authorized provider shall have all the rights and remedies provided under the Act. 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, 2020.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2019 Last action Mar 29, 2019
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Total actions
19
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Mar 29, 2019
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 14, 2019
Lower · Passed
To Broadband Access and IT Assurance Subcommittee
lower
Mar 5, 2019
Committee
Re-assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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