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HI HCR197

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/6/2020

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a right-to-repair task force to examine and recommend laws protecting consumer choice in repair markets for digital electronic equipment

  • Task force to determine feasibility of requiring manufacturers to make available to independent repair facilities: parts and tools, diagnostic and repair information, diagnostic software, firmware updates, and related documentation on fair and reasonable terms

  • Task force composition includes one Senate member and one House member as co-chairs, the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, four independent Hawaii-based repair business owners, and representatives from gaming/computer device, digital electronic equipment, and lawn/garden equipment manufacturers

  • Excludes motor vehicle repair from task force examination and recommendations

  • Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature by December 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Convening A Task Force To Examine And Recommend Laws And Regulations To Protect Independent Repair Options.

Task Force

Last Action

Referred to CPC/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 40

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/11/2020

Full Bill Text

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