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LD 292

An Act To Implement The Automotive Right To Repair Working Group Recommendations

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Amanda Collamore and 1 co-sponsor

Maine bill requiring automakers to provide repair data and parts access to vehicle owners and independent mechanics, implementing working group recommendations on automotive right to repair.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 292

Legislative bill overview

LD 292 implements recommendations from Maine's Automotive Right to Repair Working Group, which studied barriers preventing vehicle owners and independent repair shops from accessing diagnostic data, repair manuals, and parts needed to service vehicles. The bill translates the working group's findings into specific statutory requirements for automakers operating in Maine.

Why is this important

Vehicle repair costs have risen significantly as modern cars become computerized, and many owners face limited repair options when dealerships charge premium rates or refuse service. This legislation could expand consumer choice, reduce repair costs, and support independent mechanics—while automakers argue it raises cybersecurity and intellectual property concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • Data access and cybersecurity: Automakers claim unrestricted diagnostic data access creates vulnerabilities for hacking and vehicle theft, while right-to-repair advocates argue these concerns are overstated
  • Intellectual property protections: Manufacturers worry about proprietary software and trade secrets being exposed versus consumer advocates' view that owners should control devices they purchase
  • Implementation costs: Unclear whether compliance expenses will be absorbed by companies or passed to consumers through higher vehicle prices
  • State-level regulation: Federal oversight may conflict with Maine's individual approach, potentially creating fragmented national standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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