An Act requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts and tools used to diagnose, maintain and repair digital electronic equipment; and imposing a penalty.
This bill requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide owners and independent repair shops with the necessary documentation, parts, and tools for maintenance and repair on fair and reasonable terms. The legislation specifically expands the definition of covered equipment to include security and life safety systems such as fire alarms, medical alert devices, intrusion detection systems, and access control tools. Additionally, the bill prohibits individuals from replacing batteries in residential smoke detectors, likely to ensure safety standards are maintained. These changes aim to facilitate independent repair options while addressing specific safety concerns related to critical home systems.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Aug 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Aug 15, 2024
Last action Oct 1, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 1, 2024
How they voted
24–0
Passed
Total votes 24
Oct 1, 2024
D
Democratic13
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Oct 1, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (24-0)
house
Oct 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Aug 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to Commerce
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kyle Mullins
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Munroe
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Fiedler
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
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