Maine LD1227: An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data Access Platform

What the bill says

An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data Access Platform" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data Access Platform" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, Initiated Bill 2023, chapter 3 took effect on January 5, 2024, requiring motor vehicle manufacturers to make mechanical data emanating directly from a motor vehicle available to the motor vehicle owner and 3rd parties via a standardized platform; and Whereas, pending litigation in this State and in multiple jurisdictions regarding similar laws has resulted in significant uncertainty for vehicle owners, manufacturers and repair shops and, in some cases, the deactivation of the telematics systems to comply with overlapping or conflicting regulations; and Whereas, the automotive right to repair statute directly impacts the security of consumer data in this State and creates ambiguity in the secure management and transmission of information from a telematics system; and Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,' Amend the bill by adding before the summary …

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Sponsors

• Roberts, Tiffany (D, 149) · primary sponsor
• Amanda Collamore (R, 68)
• Edward Crockett (D, 112)
• Cheryl Golek (D, 99)
• Stacey Guerin (R, 4)
• Arthur Mingo (R, 9)
• Joseph Rafferty (D, 34)
• Mark Walker (R, 84)

Latest actions

1. June 18, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 622 Yeas 22 - Nays 11 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. June 17, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative MALON of Biddeford, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. March 25, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT in concurrence
4. March 25, 2025: Committee on Housing and Economic Development suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Votes

• Senate RC #622: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT (June 18, 2025): 22 yea, 11 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD1227?

LD1227 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data Access Platform.

What does LD1227 do?

In its own words: An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Equip Vehicles with a Standardized Data Access Platform" Amend the bill by inserting after the title and before the enacting clause the following: 'Emergency preamble.

What is the status of LD1227?

Failed as of June 18, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator CURRY of Waldo the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 622 Yeas 22 - Nays 11 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (June 18, 2025).

Who sponsored LD1227?

Roberts, Tiffany (D, 149), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1227?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1227&snum=132