H.R. 1449 (112th): Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011

Introduced:
Apr 08, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Edolphus “Ed” Towns [D-NY10]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 8, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 08, 2011
Referred to Committee Apr 08, 2011
Cosponsors
52 cosponsors (44D, 8R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 08, 2011.
10 pages

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4/8/2011--Introduced.
Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act of 2011 - Requires the manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold, leased, or otherwise introduced into U.S. commerce to:
(1) provide to the vehicle owner and service providers all information necessary to diagnose, service, maintain, or repair the vehicle;
(2) offer for sale to the vehicle owner and service providers any related tool or equipment; and
(3) provide the information that enables aftermarket tool companies to manufacture tools with the same functional characteristics.
Exempts trade secrets, so long as the information is not disclosed to authorized dealers or service providers.
Authorizes enforcement of this Act by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and civil actions by state attorneys general.

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