This bill requires car makers to let vehicle owners and people they choose access data from their vehicles and the technical information needed to maintain and repair them. It forbids manufacturers from using technological or contract "barriers" that stop owners, independent repair shops, or parts makers from diagnosing, repairing, or using compatible alternative parts. Car makers must make critical repair information, tools, and parts available for purchase on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms. The bill also limits manufacturer recommendations that would require a specific brand, allows necessary cybersecurity protections, and requires notice to owners when a designee accesses vehicle data.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce the law, set up a complaint system, and create an advisory committee to study repair competition. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), working with NIST, must issue security standards for data access within one year. The FTC and NHTSA will also issue consumer notice rules and report to Congress on implementation and investigations. Many requirements take effect 180 days after enactment. The bill preempts state laws that conflict with these provisions.
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The bill's findings say that modern vehicles need more data, software, tools, and parts for repair, and that consumers and repair businesses should have access to that information to preserve choice and competition. Supporters argue the FTC and NHTSA are the right agencies to balance access with privacy, cybersecurity, and safety. The bill is presented as a way to promote competition, consumer choice, and innovation in vehicle repair.
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