Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2748

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Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain motor vehicles; providing a civil penalty.

Impact

The bill will amend the Business & Commerce Code by establishing Chapter 121, which explicitly prohibits manufacturers from implementing barriers that affect the owner's access to their vehicle's data. This will empower vehicle owners and independent repair facilities by fostering competition in the repair market and preventing manufacturers from limiting the availability of necessary repair information. Additionally, it aims to standardize the process of accessing vehicle data, which could positively affect the costs of repairs for consumers.

Summary

SB2748 introduces regulations pertaining to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain motor vehicles, focusing on owner access to vehicle-generated data and critical repair information. The bill aims to ensure that manufacturers cannot inhibit an owner's ability to repair their vehicles by creating technological or legal barriers. Manufacturers are required to provide unrestricted access to vehicle-generated data without imposing fees or mandating the use of particular devices for decryption. This emphasizes the owner's right to choose who repairs their vehicle and what parts are used in the process.

Contention

There is a significant point of contention regarding the implications of SB2748 for manufacturers and the automotive repair industry. Proponents argue that the legislation promotes fair competition and consumer rights by allowing owners greater control over their repairs. Conversely, opponents may express concerns that the regulations could disrupt existing relationships between manufacturers and certified repair facilities or lead to safety issues stemming from unauthorized repairs. Balancing consumer rights and manufacturer interests remains a critical aspect of ongoing discussions surrounding this bill.

Companion Bills

TX HB4555

Identical Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain motor vehicles; providing a civil penalty.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4555

Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain motor vehicles; providing a civil penalty.

TX HB2963

Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment.

TX SB2428

Relating to diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic equipment.

TX SB1370

Civil penalties; commercial motor vehicles

TX HB3682

Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of digital electronic equipment.

TX HB4362

Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electronics-enabled implements of agriculture.

TX HB1267

Motor vehicles; increase penalties for certain offenses; provisions

TX HB386

Providing for an index relating to diagnosis, maintenance and repair of digital electronic equipment and for enforcement by Attorney General.

TX HF2442

A bill for an act providing for the repair of certain equipment associated with farm implements, and providing penalties.

TX SB1119

Relating To Motor Vehicles.

Similar Bills

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