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MN HF2519

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ethan Cha

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Expands Minnesota's Digital Fair Repair Act (section 325E.72) to include motorcycles alongside digital electronic equipment

  • Requires motorcycle manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent repair providers and owners on fair and reasonable terms within 60 days of first sale in Minnesota

  • Adds definition of "motorcycle" referencing Minnesota Statutes section 169.011, subdivision 44, and explicitly excludes motorcycles from the "motor vehicle" definition

  • Manufacturers remain protected from liability for damages caused by repairs performed by independent providers or owners, and are not required to divulge trade secrets beyond what is necessary for repair purposes

  • Applies to motorcycles sold on or after July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Motorcycles added to Digital Fair Repair Act.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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