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SF2484 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Digital Fair Repair Act addition of motorcycles provision

Related bill: HF2519

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota's Digital Fair Repair Act by including motorcycles under its provisions. The key changes introduced by the bill include:

  1. Definitions Expansion

    • The bill updates definitions in the statute to incorporate motorcycles alongside digital electronic equipment.
    • Terms such as authorized repair provider, independent repair provider, parts, tools, and documentation now explicitly apply to motorcycles.

  2. Manufacturer Obligations

    • Motorcycle manufacturers must provide independent repair providers and owners with fair and reasonable access to parts, tools, and documentation, similar to requirements for other digital electronic equipment.
    • This includes embedded software, repair manuals, and diagnostic tools necessary for maintenance and repair.

  3. Implementation Timeline

    • The bill ensures that manufacturers must provide these repair resources within 60 days of the first sale of a motorcycle in Minnesota.

  4. Limitations & Exceptions

    • Protects trade secrets and intellectual property rights beyond what is necessary to provide repair resources.
    • Manufacturers do not have to make anti-theft security overrides available without owner authorization.
    • Does not require manufacturers to provide parts/tools for modifications beyond standard repairs.
    • Does not apply to parts/tools for work requiring a licensed contractor under state law.

  5. Liability Protections

    • Manufacturers and authorized repair providers are not liable for damages caused by repairs conducted by independent repair providers or owners.

  6. Retroactive Application

    • The bill applies to motorcycles sold on or after July 1, 2021.

Summary

This bill extends the right to repair to motorcycles, ensuring that independent repair providers and owners can access the necessary resources to maintain and fix their vehicles without being restricted by manufacturer-imposed limitations. It aligns motorcycle repair rights with those already granted for digital electronic products in Minnesota's existing Digital Fair Repair Act.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
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