Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

HB 2026 — DIGITAL FAIR REPAIR ACT

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Digital Fair Repair Act. Provides that original equipment manufacturers shall: (i) make available to any independent repair provider or owner of equipment manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer the same diagnostic and repair documentation in the same manner as that information is made available to the manufacturer's authorized repair providers; and (ii) make available for purchase by the owner, his or her authorized agent, or any independent repair provider parts, inclusive of any updates to the embedded software of the parts, upon fair and reasonable terms. Requires original equipment manufacturers to make available for purchase by owners and independent repair providers all diagnostic repair tools incorporating the same diagnostic, repair, and remote communications capabilities that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to its own repair or engineering staff or an authorized repair provider. Requires an independent repair provider that purchases or acquires embedded software or service parts to notify the owner of the equipment in writing of certain warranties prior to performing any services on digital electronic equipment. Provides that, with one exception, an authorized provider shall have all the rights and remedies provided under the Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to seek to enjoin violations and to recover civil penalties. Requires the Attorney General to establish an outreach program to inform the public of rights under the Act. Defines terms. Excludes motor vehicle manufacturers. Provides for recovery of damages and attorney's fees. Provides for the protection of trade secrets. Effective January 1, 2020.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  6. To Broadband Access and IT Assurance Subcommittee

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick

  8. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John Connor

  9. Re-assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee

  10. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. John Connor

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John Connor

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  14. Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman

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0 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (173)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2026 do?
Creates the Digital Fair Repair Act. Provides that original equipment manufacturers shall: (i) make available to any independent repair provider or owner of equipment manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer the same diagnostic and repair documentation in the same manner as that information is made available to the manufacturer's authorized repair providers; and (ii) make available for purchase by the owner, his or her authorized agent, or any independent repair provider parts, inclusive of any updates to the embedded software of the parts, upon fair and reasonable terms. Requires original equipment manufacturers to make available for purchase by owners and independent repair providers all diagnostic repair tools incorporating the same diagnostic, repair, and remote communications capabilities that the original equipment manufacturer makes available to its own repair or engineering staff or an authorized repair provider. Requires an independent repair provider that purchases or acquires embedded software or service parts to notify the owner of the equipment in writing of certain warranties prior to performing any services on digital electronic equipment. Provides that, with one exception, an authorized provider shall have all the rights and remedies provided under the Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to seek to enjoin violations and to recover civil penalties. Requires the Attorney General to establish an outreach program to inform the public of rights under the Act. Defines terms. Excludes motor vehicle manufacturers. Provides for recovery of damages and attorney's fees. Provides for the protection of trade secrets. Effective January 1, 2020.
Who sponsors HB 2026?
HB 2026 is sponsored by Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Jonathan Carroll, Deb Conroy, Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Mark Batinick, Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2026?
This bill died with 101st 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 HB 2026?
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