Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4747 — DIGITAL FAIR REPAIR ACT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, with one exception, an authorized provider shall have all the rights and remedies provided under the Act. Provides for enforcement by the Attorney General. 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, 2019.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

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

  4. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  5. Second Reading - Short Debate

  6. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 004-001-000

  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee

  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. David Harris

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  13. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  14. Do Pass / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 003-002-000

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  16. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 064-049-000

  17. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Consumer Protection Committee; Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  19. Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee

  20. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  21. Referred to Rules Committee

  22. First Reading

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick

  25. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David Harris

Sponsors

  • David Harris · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • David Harris

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do Pass

Passed 4 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2000
Democrat 2000
Republican 0100
Total 4100
% of votes cast 80%20%0%0%
How each member voted (5)
Member Party Vote
Frese, Randy E — Yea
Mitchell, Christian L — Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay

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Subjects

technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4747 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, with one exception, an authorized provider shall have all the rights and remedies provided under the Act. Provides for enforcement by the Attorney General. 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, 2019.
Who sponsors HB 4747?
HB 4747 is sponsored by David Harris.
What is the current status of HB 4747?
This bill died with 100th 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 4747?
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