Relating to a right to repair consumer electronic equipment; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Requires original equipment manufacturer to make available to owner of consumer electronic equipment or independent repair provider on fair and reasonable terms any documentation, tool, part or other device or implement that original equipment manufacturer makes available to authorized repair ] service provider for purpose of diagnosing, maintaining or repairing consumer electronic equipment. Provides that person who suffers ascertainable loss of money or property has right to bring action to recover damages for violation of ] seek order requiring compliance with provisions of Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
Floor votes · Senate Apr 25, 2023
How they voted
25–3
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 29
Apr 25, 2023
D
Democratic17
76% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Apr 25, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (25-3-1)
senate
Apr 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
Motion to refer to Committee on Rules carried.
upper
Apr 19, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to Energy and Environment.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
5 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
AW
Aaron Woods
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Janeen Sollman
DDemocratic
P
Jeff Golden
DDemocratic
P
MD
Maxine Dexter
DDemocratic
P
Michael Dembrow
DDemocratic
Co
Courtney Neron Misslin
DDemocratic
Co
David Gomberg
DDemocratic
Co
Deb Patterson
DDemocratic
Co
Ken Helm
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Reynolds
DDemocratic
Co
Susan McLain
DDemocratic
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