Right to Car Repair. Right Expands in Massachusetts.

What did Massachusetts vigors approve on the 2020 ballot? An expanded right to repair law that gives more repair people access to car data.

It was the most expensive ballot proposition in the state’s history, clocking in at $43 Million.

So what new data will be open by the new law?

• Starts on all 2022 models
• Owners and Independent Repair persons will have access to the information
• The information: wireless mechanical data, known as telematics

Voters approving the new right to repair law? 74.8%

The opposition: The Coalition for Safe and Secure Data funded with $26 million in contributions from General Motors, Toyota, and other manufacturers

Boston Globe | Voters overwhelmingly back ‘Right to Repair’ ballot question, reject ranked-choice voting

Above the Law | Massachusetts Voters Overwhelmingly Support Expanded ‘Right To Repair’ Law