Maine's automotive Right to Repair law took effect
CheckIndependent Maine repair facilities should understand the access rights in 29-A M.R.S. §1810 and use the owner's authorization when accessing vehicle mechanical or telematics data for diagnosis, maintenance or repair.
Applies toGeneral mechanical, Collision / body, Tire shop, Transmission, Inspection / emissions, Mixed services, Dealership fixed ops
Details & evidence
Maine's voter-approved Automotive Right to Repair law took effect January 5, 2024. It requires standardized access to vehicle on-board diagnostic systems for owners and independent repair facilities and establishes access requirements for diagnostic, repair and mechanical data, including telematics-related data.
Official evidenceMaine Legislature — Initiated Bill 3 / 29-A M.R.S. §1810 ↗ · verified Sep 21, 2026