Fair Repair Act
Sponsored By: Representative Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced
Summary
Guaranteed access to parts, tools, and repair information for owners and independent repair providers. This bill would require original equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, tools, and software updates on fair and reasonable terms so devices can be diagnosed, maintained, or repaired.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Cars and medical devices excluded
If enacted, the bill would not apply to motor vehicles, motor vehicle equipment, or dealers acting in that role. It would also exempt medical devices, many off-road or non-road vehicles (for example aircraft, motorcycles, marine vessels, ATVs, UTVs, RVs, and racing vehicles), and certain safety communications equipment used by emergency services when the company is acting in that capacity. That means owners of those products would not get the bill's repair access rights. These exemptions would start 60 days after enactment.
More repair access for devices
If enacted, the bill would require device makers (OEMs) to provide documentation, parts, tools, and software updates to owners and independent repair shops for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair. For devices with electronic locks or security features, makers would have to provide the special tools and instructions needed to disable and reset locks during repair. Parts, tools, and documents must be offered on fair and reasonable terms like those given to authorized repair providers. Trade secrets would still be protected. These duties would begin 60 days after enactment.
FTC and state enforcement powers
If enacted, violations of the bill's repair rules would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act. The Federal Trade Commission would have its usual enforcement powers and could write rules to implement the bill. State attorneys general could also sue to stop violations, get penalties, or seek restitution for residents, but they generally must notify the FTC first and the FTC may intervene. These enforcement rules would start 60 days after enactment.
Limits on manufacturer liability for repairs
If enacted, the bill would say manufacturers and authorized repair providers are not liable for damage or injury that results from repairs done by an independent repair shop or the owner. It would also allow manufacturers to refuse to warranty repairs performed outside their authorized network. The bill would bar OEM liability for privacy breaches or improper use of personal data tied to independent repairs. These limits would start 60 days after enactment.
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
McGovern
MA • D
Sponsored 4/13/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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