US SB3821

Original equipment manufacturers must provide documentation, parts, and tools for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of digital electronic equipment to independent repair providers and owners on fair and reasonable terms

Manufacturers are prohibited from using parts pairing or other mechanisms to prevent installation of non-manufacturer replacement parts, reduce functionality after independent repair, create false warnings about parts, charge extra fees for future repairs, or limit who can purchase parts

Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act, with enforcement by both the FTC and state attorneys general who may seek injunctions, civil penalties, and damages

Exemptions apply to motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, medical devices, off-road vehicles (including aircraft, motorcycles, and marine vessels), and safety communications equipment for emergency services

The law takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to equipment sold or in use on or after the effective date; manufacturers are not liable for damages resulting from repairs performed by independent providers or owners