H433
An Act relative to digital right to repair
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure consumers and independent repair shops have access to the parts, tools, and information needed to repair digital electronic products like smartphones and appliances. It seeks to prevent manufacturers from using software locks or other restrictions that make repairs difficult or impossible. The goal is to promote competition and extend the lifespan of electronics, reducing electronic waste.
Key provisions
- Requires manufacturers to provide diagnostic, repair, and service information to independent repair shops.
- Prohibits manufacturers from using software locks or other digital restrictions that impede repair.
- Establishes a process for manufacturers to provide repair parts to independent repair shops.
- Directs the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee to study the impact of the bill.
- Encourages the development of training programs for independent repair technicians.
- Addresses the repair of portable wireless devices.
- Allows for the repair of digital electronic products.
- Requires manufacturers to make repair manuals and parts available.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Independent repair shops
- Electronics manufacturers
- The Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee
- The Massachusetts General Court
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Primary sponsor
Adrian C. Madaro
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.433 194th (Current)
An Act relative to digital right to repair
By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Adrian C. Madaro
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.433
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 1/28/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4982 |
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