RIGHT TO REPAIR PASSES MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE IN HISTORIC VOTE!

Last night the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed Right to Repair legislation by a vote of 153-0 followed by unanimous passage in the Senate. This historic vote and the Governor’s expected signature are all that’s needed to make our state a model for the nation when it comes to helping consumers get their cars fixed when, where and how they want. Massachusetts has led the way through the years on a range of issues; now providing added convenience and value for car owners is now on that first-in-the-nation list. With Right to Repair now real, it’s a big win for consumers and independent repair shops across the state.

Why did this pass? It was because of supporters like YOU who have passionately advocated for Right to Repair over the past three years in Massachusetts. With our Question 1 ballot question polling out at 88% in favor according to a recent AAA poll, legislators took a great vote to pass Right to Repair in advance of the ballot.

The bill requires auto manufacturers to provide ALL repair and diagnostic information for a fair and reasonable price to car owners or their choice of repairer. In short, it’s everything we hoped for to deliver to car owners and their repairers.

In the coming days we will keep you up to date on when Gov. Patrick is expected to sign the bill and we will be doing extensive public education on the law’s benefits.

Again, we thank YOU, the 2000 independent repairers who stood up for their customers, and the 120,000 people who signed the Right to Repair initiative petition. Your support and advocacy culminated in last night’s historic, first-in-the-nation vote.

Thank you

Art Kinsman
Massachusetts Right to Repair Coalition