An Act relative to digital right to repair
This bill establishes a new chapter in Massachusetts law to protect the right to repair portable wireless devices, such as smartphones. It defines specific roles like "authorized repair providers" and "independent repair providers" to clarify who can legally fix these devices. The legislation requires manufacturers to provide necessary parts, tools, and technical documentation to independent repair shops on fair and reasonable terms, ensuring they have equal access to repair information. By mandating these provisions, the bill aims to allow consumers to choose where they get their devices fixed without being restricted by manufacturer policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Oct 19, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adrian Madaro
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo D'Emilia
RRepublican
Co
Bill Driscoll
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Galvin
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Jones
RRepublican
Co
Carole Fiola
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Donahue
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Rogers
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
James Arena-DeRosa
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
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