Oregon 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 542 — Relating to a right to repair consumer electronic equipment; prescribing an effective date.

Last action — In committee upon adjournment.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires original equipment manufacturer to make available to owner of consumer electronic equipment or independent repair provider on fair and reasonable terms any documentation, tool, part or other device or implement that original equipment manufacturer makes available to authorized <i>repair</i>] <b>service</b> provider for purpose of diagnosing, maintaining or repairing consumer electronic equipment. Provides that person who suffers ascertainable loss of money or property has right to bring action to <i>recover damages for violation of</i>]<b> seek order requiring compliance with</b> provisions of Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. In committee upon adjournment.

  2. Motion to refer to Committee on Rules carried.

  3. Third reading. Taken from 04-24 Calendar and placed on 04-25 Calendar. Ayes, 15; Nays, 13--Anderson, Bonham, Boquist, Findley, Girod, Hansell, Hayden, Knopp, Linthicum, Robinson, Smith DB, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Campos, Gorsek.

  4. Second reading.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  6. Work Session held.

  7. Work Session held.

  8. Work Session held.

  9. Public Hearing held.

  10. Public Hearing held.

  11. Referred to Energy and Environment.

  12. Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 79 not signed on · 15 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (79)

79 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Motion to refer to Committee on Rules carried.

Passed 26 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9301
Republican 7000
Unaffiliated 10000
Total 26301
% of votes cast 87%10%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Woods — Yea
Art Robinson — Yea
Bill Hansell — Yea
Brian Boquist — Yea
Dennis Linthicum — Yea
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Yea
Lynn Findley — Yea
Michael Dembrow — Yea
Sara Gelser — Yea
Tim Knopp — Yea
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Nay
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Nay
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Nay
Cedric Hayden Republican Yea
Daniel Bonham Republican Yea
David Brock Smith Republican Yea
Dick Anderson Republican Yea
Fred Girod Republican Yea
Kim Thatcher Republican Yea
Suzanne Weber Republican Yea

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Third reading. Taken from 04-24 Calendar and placed on 04-25 Calendar. Ayes, 15; Nays, 13--Anderson, Bonham, Boquist, Findley, Girod, Hansell, Hayden, Knopp, Linthicum, Robinson, Smith DB, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Campos, Gorsek.

Passed 15 Yea · 13 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11002
Republican 0700
Unaffiliated 4600
Total 151302
% of votes cast 50%43%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Woods — Yea
Art Robinson — Nay
Bill Hansell — Nay
Brian Boquist — Nay
Dennis Linthicum — Nay
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward — Yea
Lynn Findley — Nay
Michael Dembrow — Yea
Sara Gelser — Yea
Tim Knopp — Nay
Chris Gorsek Democrat Not Voting
Deb Patterson Democrat Yea
Floyd Prozanski Democrat Yea
James Manning Jr. Democrat Yea
Janeen Sollman Democrat Yea
Jeff Golden Democrat Yea
Kate Lieber Democrat Yea
Kathleen Taylor Democrat Yea
Kayse Jama Democrat Yea
Lew Frederick Democrat Yea
Mark Meek Democrat Yea
Rob Wagner Democrat Yea
Wlnsvey Campos Democrat Not Voting
Cedric Hayden Republican Nay
Daniel Bonham Republican Nay
David Brock Smith Republican Nay
Dick Anderson Republican Nay
Fred Girod Republican Nay
Kim Thatcher Republican Nay
Suzanne Weber Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 542 do?
Requires original equipment manufacturer to make available to owner of consumer electronic equipment or independent repair provider on fair and reasonable terms any documentation, tool, part or other device or implement that original equipment manufacturer makes available to authorized <i>repair</i>] <b>service</b> provider for purpose of diagnosing, maintaining or repairing consumer electronic equipment. Provides that person who suffers ascertainable loss of money or property has right to bring action to <i>recover damages for violation of</i>]<b> seek order requiring compliance with</b> provisions of Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Who sponsors SB 542?
SB 542 is sponsored by Deb Patterson (Democrat), Lisa Reynolds (Democrat), Susan McLain (Democrat), Ken Helm (Democrat), David Gomberg (Democrat), Jeff Golden (Democrat), Janeen Sollman (Democrat), Michael Dembrow, Maxine Dexter, Courtney Neron, and Aaron Woods.
What is the current status of SB 542?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 542?
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