Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: Failed 10 D cosponsors

HB 3061 — DIGITAL FAIR REPAIR ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 102nd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 manufacturers to make parts, tools, and documentation available when digital equipment is under an express warranty. Provides that a violation constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Authorizes enforcement by the Attorney General. Defines terms. Excludes motor vehicle manufacturers. Effective January 1, 2022.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

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

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  9. Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

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

  12. Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

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

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3061 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 manufacturers to make parts, tools, and documentation available when digital equipment is under an express warranty. Provides that a violation constitutes an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Authorizes enforcement by the Attorney General. Defines terms. Excludes motor vehicle manufacturers. Effective January 1, 2022.
Who sponsors HB 3061?
HB 3061 is sponsored by Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Jonathan Carroll, Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Deb Conroy, Joyce Mason (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), and Katie Stuart (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3061?
This bill died with 102nd 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.
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