HB 645 Summary

• Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide documentation, parts, tools, and embedded software updates to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair purposes.

• Defines "fair and reasonable terms" as costs equivalent to what authorized repair providers receive, with documentation available at no charge (except reasonable printing and shipping costs for physical copies).

• Classifies violations as unfair practices enforceable by the Attorney General under existing consumer protection law, with all available remedies and penalties applicable.

• Exempts motor vehicle manufacturers, motor vehicle dealers, motor vehicle equipment manufacturers, off-road equipment manufacturers, and medical equipment manufacturers (valued at $100,000 or more) from the law's requirements.

• Allows manufacturers to protect trade secrets and does not alter existing arrangements between manufacturers and authorized repair providers, with any contract provisions attempting to waive these obligations declared void and unenforceable.