An Act relative to digital right to repair
This bill establishes a legal framework in Massachusetts to ensure that owners of portable wireless devices can have them repaired by independent repair shops. It requires manufacturers to provide independent repair providers with the necessary parts, tools, and technical documentation on fair and reasonable terms, preventing companies from blocking third-party repairs through restrictive access. The law defines specific categories for manufacturers, authorized repair providers, and independent repair providers to clarify who must comply with these access requirements. By mandating access to repair resources, the legislation aims to increase consumer choice and competition in the device repair market.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Oct 19, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Brady
DDemocratic
Co
Alan Silvia
DDemocratic
Co
Anne M. Gobi
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Jones
RRepublican
Co
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
Co
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
Co
Nick Collins
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Jehlen
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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