Automotive Right to Repair Working Group

Background

Pursuant to a Resolve (PDF) enacted in April 2024, the Attorney General has convened a working group to develop recommendations for legislation to establish an entity with rulemaking and enforcement authority to adopt standards governing access to motor vehicle telematics systems and to otherwise implement and enforce the requirements of Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 1810.  On or before February 28, 2025, the Attorney General shall submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over innovation, development, economic advancement and business matters a report containing the findings and recommendations of the working group.

In accordance with the Resolve, the working group consists of:

  1. The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee;
  2. The Secretary of State or the Secretary of State's designee;
  3. Two members representing motor vehicle manufacturers, at least one of whom must represent an organization of motor vehicle manufacturers;
  4. One member representing aftermarket parts manufacturers;
  5. One member representing aftermarket parts distributors and retailers;
  6. Two members representing independent repair facilities, at least one of whom is an owner or operator of a facility;
  7. One member representing new motor vehicle dealers;
  8. One member representing a consumer advocacy organization; and
  9. One member representing a data privacy advocacy organization.

Meetings

All meetings of the working group are open to the public. Notices of meetings are posted below.

Agendas