Lee J. Carter
- Democratic
Primary
Digital devices; deactivation or alteration of embedded software. Prohibits the original equipment manufacturer of a digital device from deactivating embedded software, defined in the bill, in the digital device or altering embedded software so as to substantially alter the functioning of the digital device as a response to its being repaired by an independent repair provider. The measure also provides that the original equipment manufacturer of a digital device shall not be liable to an owner of a digital device for any damages resulting from repair or modification to the digital device made at the request of the owner by an independent repair provider.
Left in Communications, Technology and Innovation
House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
Assigned CT & I sub: Technology and Innovation
Impact statement from DPB (HB68)
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100828D
Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
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