ME LD1228

Adds new definitions to Maine's automotive right to repair laws, including terms for "diagnostic and repair information," "independent repair facility," "mechanical data," "mobile-based application," "owner-authorized," "platform," "reliable and accepted systems," "securely communicating," and "service information"

Narrows the scope of vehicles covered by removing commercial motor vehicles and heavy duty vehicles over 14,000 pounds gross weight rating from the law's applicability

Limits "motor vehicle" to self-propelled vehicles with seating capacity of 15 or fewer persons, explicitly excluding vehicles used primarily for commercial purposes, motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motorized wheelchairs, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and electric bicycles

Replaces the vague compliance deadline of "one year from the effective date" with a specific date of January 5, 2025 for manufacturers to equip vehicles with standardized, owner-authorized telematics access platforms

Requires explicit owner consent for accessing or sharing motor vehicle data, with compliance required under applicable privacy laws including the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994