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119-hr-7404119th CongressWALLET

Fair Repair Act

Sponsored By: Representative Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

Introduced

Summary

Requires original equipment manufacturers to provide parts, tools, documentation, and software updates so device owners and independent repair providers can diagnose, maintain, and repair equipment on fair terms. The law also bans software-based barriers like parts pairing and misleading alerts that block or punish non-manufacturer repairs and lets the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general enforce the rules.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

OEMs must sell parts and manuals

If enacted, the bill would require OEMs to make documentation, parts, tools, and updates available to owners and independent repair shops on fair and reasonable terms. For devices with electronic security locks, OEMs would also provide tools and instructions to disable and reset the lock during repair. The law would take effect 60 days after enactment. Trade secrets would not have to be revealed except what is needed, and contract clauses that try to waive these rights would be void.

Who can repair and key terms

If enacted, the bill would define who counts as an authorized repair provider and an independent repair provider. It would define "fair and reasonable terms," "parts pairing," and "tool." These definitions would let owners and independent shops know what they can request and what rules apply.

FTC and state enforcement powers

If enacted, the bill would let the FTC enforce the repair rules using its existing powers and write regulations to carry out the law. State attorneys general could also sue to stop violations, get penalties, and seek refunds for residents, but they must notify the FTC and the FTC can intervene.

Cars and medical devices excluded

If enacted, the bill would not apply to motor vehicle makers, motor vehicle parts makers, motor vehicle dealers, or to manufacturers of medical devices. It also would not apply to many off-road vehicles or to certain emergency safety communications equipment. Owners of those items would not gain the bill's new repair rights.

OEMs not liable for independent repairs

If enacted, the bill would say OEMs and authorized repair providers are not liable for damage, data loss, or reduced functionality caused by repairs done by owners or independent repair shops. OEMs would not have to warrant repairs done by independent providers, and they would not be liable for data breaches tied to those repairs.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2026

  • Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/13/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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