What is the status of LD1908?

Failed as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Taken from the table by the President On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate INSISTED on PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-563) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-632) thereto Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (April 8, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1908?

Tipping, Mike (D, 8), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1908?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1908&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1908: An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers

Q: What is LD1908?

LD1908 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers.

Q: What does LD1908 do?

In its own words: An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers" Amend the amendment in section 1 in c. 247 in §1500-QQ in subsection 5 in the last line (page 7, line 21 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "Act." the following: 'Notwithstanding Title 5, section 213, an independent repair provider or owner may not bring an action in Superior Court or District Court for a violation of this section.' Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part let.

Status: Failed, April 8, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers" Amend the amendment in section 1 in c. 247 in §1500-QQ in subsection 5 in the last line (page 7, line 21 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "Act." the following: 'Notwithstanding Title 5, section 213, an independent repair provider or owner may not bring an action in Superior Court or District Court for a violation of this section.' Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part let.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers" Amend the amendment in section 1 in c. 247 in §1500-QQ in subsection 5 in the last line (page 7, line 21 in amendment) by inserting after the following: "Act." the following: 'Notwithstanding Title 5, section 213, an independent repair provider or owner may not bring an action in Superior Court or District Court for a violation of this section.' Amend the amendment by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY 1199 This amendment provides that an independent repair provider or an owner of digital 2200 electronic equipment may not bring an action in Superior Court or District Court for a 2211 violation of the laws governing the right to repair electronic equipment. 2222 SPONSORED BY: ___________________________________ 2233 (Senator TIPPING, M.) 2244 COUNTY: Penobscot Page 1 - 132LR1519(07) SENATE AMENDMENT

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Maine LD1908: An Act to Require the Cooperation of Original Manufacturers of Electronic Devices to Facilitate the Repair of Those Devices by Device Owners and Independent Repair Providers

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