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NY S04104

Bill

Status

Passed

12/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Neil Breslin

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires original equipment manufacturers to make parts, tools, and documentation available to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of digital electronic equipment valued over $10.

  • Defines "fair and reasonable terms" as providing documentation at no charge (except reasonable printing/shipping costs), tools at no charge without authorization requirements, and parts at costs equivalent to those offered to authorized repair providers.

  • Prohibits manufacturers from retaliating against authorized repair providers who sell parts, tools, or documentation to independent repairers, and prevents conditioning access on unnecessary restrictions or formal repair agreements.

  • Excludes motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road equipment, gaming consoles, and home appliances with embedded digital components from the requirement.

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the law, with civil penalties up to $500 per violation, and takes effect one year after enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to the sale of digital electronic equipment; requires original equipment manufacturers to provide diagnostic and repair information.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.93

12/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Codes6/1/2022
Rules6/1/2022
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/5/2022
Ways and Means6/10/2021
Rules6/2/2021
Consumer Affairs and Protection2/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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