An Act Concerning Automotive Right to Repair
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 1911
Senate Amendment SA_A_S696 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1810

SENATE AMENDMENT "f} " to H.P. 1227, L.D. 1911, "An Act Concerning 
Automotive Right to Repair" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1810, sub-§1, as enacted by 1B 2023, c. 3, §3, is amended 
to read: 
1. Access to diagnostic systems. Aooess Beginning December 31, 2025, access to the 
vehicle on-board diagnostic systems of all motor vehicles, including commercial motor 
vehicles and heavy duty vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 
pounds, must be standardized and made accessible to owners and independent repair 
facilities and the access may not require authorization by the manufacturer, directly or 
indirectly, unless that authorization is standardized across all makes and models of motor 
vehicles sold in this State and is administered by the independent entity described in 
subsection 2. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1810, sub-§2, as enacted by 1B 2023, c. 3, §3, is amended to 
read: 
2. Independent entity. the By October 31, 2025. the Attorney General shall 
designate an independent entity not controlled by one or more motor vehicle manufacturers 
to establish and administer access to vehicle-generated data that is available through the 
on-board diagnostic system or that is transmitted by the standardized access platform 
authorized under this section. The independent entity must consist of one representative 
each from a cross section of industry trade groups including but not limited to organizations 
representing motor vehicle manufacturers, aftermarket parts manufacturers, aftermarket 
parts distributors and retailers, independent motor vehicle service providers and new car 
dealers. The independent entity shall manage cyber-secure access to motor vehicle-
generated data, including ensuring on an ongoing basis that access to the on-board 
diagnostic system and standardized access platform is secure based on all applicable United 
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States and international standards. The independent entity shall: 
A. Identify and adopt relevant standards for implementation of this section and 
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relevant provisions for accreditation and certification of organizations and for a system 
for moni(oring policy compliance; 
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B. Monitor and develop policies for the evolving use and availability of data generated 
by the operations of motor vehicles; and 
C. 
Create policies for compliance with relevant laws, regulations, standards, 
technologies and best practices related to access to motor vehicle data. 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1810, sub-§6, as enacted by 1B 2023, c. 3, §3, is amended to 
read: 
6. Required equipment. Not later than one year from. the effeetr;e da-te of this seetioR 
Beginning December 31, 2025, a manufacturer of motor vehicles sold in this State, 
including commercial motor vehicles and heavy duty vehicles having a gross vehicle 
weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds, that uses a telematics system is required to equip 
vehicles sold in this State with an inter-operable, standardized and owner-authorized access 
platform across all of the manufacturer's makes and models. The platform must be capable 
of securely communicating all mechanical data emanating directly from the motor vehicle 
via direct data connection to the platform. The platform must be directly accessible by the 
motor vehicle owner through a mobile-based application and, upon the authorization of the 
owner, all mechanical data must be directly accessible by an independent repair facility or 
a licensed dealer as described in section 851, subsections 2 and 9, limited to the time to 
complete the repair or for a period of time agreed to by the motor vehicle owner for the 
purposes of maintaining, diagnosing and repairing the motor vehicle. Access must include 
the ability to send commands to in-vehicle components if needed for purposes of 
maintenance, diagnostics and repair. All parts, tools, software and other components 
necessary to complete a full repair of the vehicle, as referenced in this subsection, must be 
included and provided to motor vehicle owners and authorized independent repair shops. 
Sec. 4. 29-A MRSA §1810, sub-§8, as enacted by 1B 2023, c. 3, §3, is amended to 
read: 
8. Enforcement. If the Attorney General or the independent entity described by 
subsection 2 has reason to believe that a manufacturer has violated any provision of this 
section, the mdepe11dent entity shall notify the Attorney GeReral. The the Attorney General 
shall promptly institute any actions or proceedings the Attorney General considers 
appropriate. 
The independent entity, through the Attorney General, or the Attorney 
General acting on the Attorney General's own initiative may apply to the Superior Court of 
any county of the State to enforce any lawful order made or action taken by the independent 
entity pursuant to this section. 
A motor vehicle owner or independent repair facility authorized by an owner who has been 
denied access to mechanical data in violation of this section may initiate a civil action 
seeking any remedies under law. Each denial of access is compensable by an award of 
treble damages or $10,000, whichever amount is greater. 
Sec. 5. Automotive right to repair working group. The Attorney General shall 
convene a working group to develop recommendations for legislation to implement an 
automotive right to repair that ensures consumers have access to a competitive marketplace 
of repair options when seeking vehicle service, which must include access to all diagnostic 
and repair data, including telematics data, necessary to diagnose and complete a proper 
repair. 
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1. The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee shall participate in the 
working group and shall invite the participation in the working group of the following 
additional members: 
A. The Secretary of State or the Secretary of State's designee; 
B. Two members representing motor vehicle manufacturers, at least one of whom 
represents an organization of motor vehicle manufacturers; 
C. 
Two members representing aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors or 
retailers, at least one of whom represents an organization dedicated solely to 
representing aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors or retailers; 
D. 
Two members representing collision repair facilities, at least one of whom 
represents a national organization dedicated solely to representing the interests of 
collision repairers; 
E. Three members representing independent repair facilities, 2 of whom operate or are 
employed by a mechanical repair facility located in the State and one of whom 
represents a national organization dedicated to representing independent repairers; 
F. One member representing new motor vehicle dealers; 
G. One member representing a consumer advocacy organization; and 
H. One member representing a data privacy advocacy organization. 
Members of the working group serve without compensation. The Office of the Attorney 
General shall provide necessary staffmg services to the working group. 
2. The working group shall develop recommendations for legislation implementing an 
automotive right to repair that ensures a consumer and independent repairer have access to 
all data, including telematics data, necessary to effectuate a repair and for amending the 
requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 1810. In developing 
recommendations, the working group shall: 
A. Examine the vehicle repair marketplace to ensure a wide range of repair options 
when seeking vehicle service, which must include access to all diagnostic and repair 
data, including telematics data, necessary to diagnose and complete a proper repair; 
B. Examine best practices for vehicle cybersecurity, including through review of 
federal guidance or regulations from the United States Department of Transportation, 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; 
C. Examine the role of data privacy laws, including any laws enacted during the 131st 
Legislature, in protecting consumer data, including vehicle data; 
D. 
Examine consumer protection enforcement mechanisms to ensure vehicle 
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manufacturer compliance with automotive right to repair access; and 
E. Examine any relevant judicial action on vehicle repair and vehicle data, including 
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the final disposition of Alliance for Automotive Innovation v. Andrea Joy Campbell, if 
issued. 
3. On or before February 14, 2025, the Attorney General shall submit to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over innovation, development, 
economic advancement and business matters a report containing the findings and 
recommendations of the working group under this section. After reviewing the report, the 
committee may report out legislation relating to the report to the 13 2nd Legislature in 2025.' 
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"to H.P. 1227, L.D. 1911 { S-&c/ri) 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment strikes and replaces the bill. 
The amendment delays certain 
provisions of the automotive right to repair laws. It also directs the Attorney General to 
convene a working group to develop recommendations for legislation to implement an 
automotive right to repair that ensures consumers.and independent repairers have access to 
all necessary data. The working group must also develop recommendations for amending 
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(Senator CURRY, C.) 
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COUNTY: Waldo 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
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(See attached) 
SENATE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/11/24 feae!. 
LD 1911 
LR 2523(05) 
An Act Concerning Automotive Right to Repair 
Fiscal Note for Senate Amendment ';t' to Original Bill c s-M0 
Sponsor: Sen. Curry of Waldo 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Department of Secretary of State and the Department of the Attorney General to 
paiiicipate on a working group and report the results are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing 
budgeted resources. 
LR2523(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I bf 1