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HI HCR197
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/6/2020
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a right-to-repair task force to examine and recommend laws protecting consumer choice in repair markets for digital electronic equipment
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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
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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
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Excludes motor vehicle repair from task force examination and recommendations
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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