An Act relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law
This bill requires vehicle manufacturers to include a specific disclosure notice in the owner's manual for all new vehicles starting with the 2026 model year. The notice must explain telematics systems, describe what mechanical data they collect, confirm owners can access data via mobile devices, and state the owner's right to authorize independent repair shops to access that data. It directly affects new vehicle buyers and independent repair facilities by clarifying data access rights. The Attorney General will establish the required notice format, ensuring transparency about vehicle data practices before the 2026 model year.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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