Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jun 06, 2016 |
committee discharged and committed to rules |
Mar 04, 2016 |
print number 3998b |
Mar 04, 2016 |
amend and recommit to consumer protection |
Jan 06, 2016 |
referred to consumer protection |
Jun 16, 2015 |
committee discharged and committed to rules |
Apr 23, 2015 |
print number 3998a |
Apr 23, 2015 |
amend (t) and recommit to consumer protection |
Feb 25, 2015 |
referred to consumer protection |
Senate Bill S3998B
2015-2016 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Rules Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D) 15th Senate District
(D) Senate District
(R) Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
2015-S3998 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A6068
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §399-nn, Gen Bus L
- Versions Introduced in 2017-2018 Legislative Session:
-
S618
2015-S3998 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S3998 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of certain diagnostic and repair information systems PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill will require manufacturers who operate and sell in New York State to make available diagnostic and repair information for digital electronic parts and machines. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1. Creation of a new section 399-nn Sub-Section 1 Definitions Sub-Section 2. This section requires manufacturers of digital parts sold or used in New York to make available manufacturer diagnostic and repair information and tools for purchase by independent repair facilities. This section prohibits manufacturers from requiring independent repair providers to purchase diagnostic information in a propriety format unless such information is not available in a standard format. Manufacturers would not be responsible for the
2015-S3998 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3998 2015-2016 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E February 25, 2015 ___________ Introduced by Sen. BOYLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of certain diagnostic and repair information systems THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 399-nn to read as follows: S 399-NN. SALE OF DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR INFORMATION SYSTEMS. 1. DEFI- NITIONS. AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE SIGNIFICANCE HEREIN DEFINED UNLESS ANOTHER MEANING IS CLEARLY APPARENT IN LANGUAGE OR CONTEXT: (A) "ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER" MEANS ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS WHO, IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF ITS BUSINESS, IS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING OR LEASING NEW DIGITAL ELECTRONIC PARTS OF MACHINES TO CONSUMERS OR OTHER END USERS AND IS ENGAGED IN THE DIAGNOSIS, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OF DIGITAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TO SUCH PARTS OR MACHINES. (B) "EMBEDDED SOFTWARE" MEANS ANY PROGRAMMABLE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ON FIRMWARE DELIVERED WITH THE MACHINE OR PART FOR THE PURPOSES OF MACHINE OPERATION, INCLUDING ALL RELEVANT PATCHES AND FIXES MADE BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THIS PURPOSE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SYNONYMS "BASIC INTERNAL OPERATING SYSTEM", "INTERNAL OPERATING SYSTEM", "MACHINE CODE", "ASSEMBLY CODE", "ROOT CODE", AND "MICROCODE". (C) "AUTHORIZED REPAIR PROVIDER" MEANS AN ORAL OR WRITTEN ARRANGEMENT FOR A DEFINITE OR INDEFINITE PERIOD IN WHICH A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBU- TOR GRANTS TO A SEPARATE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL LICENSE TO USE A TRADE NAME, SERVICE MARK OR RELATED CHARACTERISTIC FOR THE PURPOSES OF OFFERING REPAIR SERVICES UNDER THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER. (D) "FAIR AND REASONABLE TERMS" MEANS AN EQUITABLE PRICE IN LIGHT OF RELEVANT FACTORS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD07386-03-5
co-Sponsors
(D) 15th Senate District
(D) Senate District
(D) Senate District
(R) Senate District
2015-S3998A - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A6068
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §399-nn, Gen Bus L
- Versions Introduced in 2017-2018 Legislative Session:
-
S618
2015-S3998A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S3998A TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of digital electronic equipment diagnostic and repair informa- tion PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill will require manufacturers who operate and sell in New York State to make available diagnostic and repair information for digital electronic parts and machines. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1. Creation of a new section 399-nn of the General Business Law Sub-Section 1. Definitions Sub-Section 2. This section requires manufacturers of digital parts sold or used in New York to make available manufacturer diagnostic and repair information and tools for purchase by independent repair facilities. This section prohibits manufacturers from requiring independent repair providers to purchase diagnostic information in a propriety format unless such information is not available in a standard format. Manufac- turers would not be responsible for the content and functionality of aftermarket diagnostic tools or service. Service/spare parts also must be made available
2015-S3998A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3998--A 2015-2016 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E February 25, 2015 ___________ Introduced by Sens. BOYLE, ADDABBO, AVELLA, CROCI, PERALTA, ROBACH, SAMPSON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of digital electronic equipment diagnostic and repair information THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "fair repair act". S 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 399- nn to read as follows: S 399-NN. SALE OF DIGITAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR INFORMATION. 1. DEFINITIONS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS: (A) "ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER" OR "OEM" MEANS ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS WHO, IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF ITS BUSINESS, IS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING OR LEASING NEW DIGITAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR PARTS OF EQUIPMENT TO ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS AND IS ENGAGED IN THE DIAGNOSIS, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OF DIGITAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR PARTS OF SUCH EQUIPMENT. (B) "AUTHORIZED REPAIR PROVIDER" MEANS A PERSON OR BUSINESS THAT HAS AN ARRANGEMENT FOR A DEFINITE OR INDEFINITE PERIOD IN WHICH AN OEM GRANTS TO A SEPARATE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL LICENSE TO USE A TRADE NAME, SERVICE MARK OR RELATED CHARACTERISTIC FOR THE PURPOSES OF OFFERING REPAIR SERVICES UNDER THE NAME OF THE OEM. (C) "INDEPENDENT REPAIR PROVIDER" MEANS A PERSON OR BUSINESS OPERATING IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK THAT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH AN OEM OR AN OEM'S AUTHORIZED REPAIR PROVIDER, WHICH IS ENGAGED IN THE DIAGNOSIS, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OF EQUIPMENT; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT, FOR THE EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD07386-05-5
co-Sponsors
(D) 15th Senate District
(R, C, IP, RFM) Senate District
(D) Senate District
(D) Senate District
2015-S3998B (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A6068
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- General Business Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §399-nn, Gen Bus L
- Versions Introduced in 2017-2018 Legislative Session:
-
S618
2015-S3998B (ACTIVE) - Summary
Requires manufacturers of digital electronic parts to offer for sale diagnostic and repair information in the same manner as such manufacturer provides such diagnostic and repair information to such manufacturer's repair channel; section does not apply to motor vehicles.
2015-S3998B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S3998B REVISED MEMO 03/04/2016 TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of digital electronic equipment diagnostic and repair information PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL : This bill will require manufacturers who operate and sell in New York State to make available diagnostic and repair information for digital electronic parts and machines. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS : Section 1. Creation of a new section 399-nn of the General Business Law Sub-Section 1. Definitions Sub-Section 2. This section requires manufacturers of digital parts sold or used in New York to make available manufacturer diagnostic and repair information and tools for purchase by independent repair facilities. This section prohibits manufacturers from requiring independent repair providers to purchase diagnostic information in a propriety format unless such information is not available in a standard format. Manufacturers would not be responsible for the content and functionality of aftermarket diagnostic tools or service.
2015-S3998B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3998--B 2015-2016 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E February 25, 2015 ___________ Introduced by Sens. BOYLE, ADDABBO, AVELLA, CARLUCCI, CROCI, DILAN, HAMILTON, PERALTA, ROBACH -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Consumer Protection -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- recommitted to the Committee on Consumer Protection in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of digital electronic equipment diagnostic and repair information THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "fair repair act". S 2. The general business law is amended by adding a new section 399- nn to read as follows: S 399-NN. SALE OF DIGITAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR INFORMATION. 1. DEFINITIONS. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS: (A) "ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER" OR "OEM" MEANS ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS WHO, IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF ITS BUSINESS, IS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING OR LEASING NEW DIGITAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR PARTS OF EQUIPMENT TO ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS AND IS ENGAGED IN THE DIAGNOSIS, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OF DIGITAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT OR PARTS OF SUCH EQUIPMENT. (B) "AUTHORIZED REPAIR PROVIDER" MEANS A PERSON OR BUSINESS THAT HAS AN ARRANGEMENT FOR A DEFINITE OR INDEFINITE PERIOD IN WHICH AN OEM GRANTS TO A SEPARATE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL LICENSE TO USE A TRADE NAME, SERVICE MARK OR RELATED CHARACTERISTIC FOR THE PURPOSES OF OFFERING REPAIR SERVICES UNDER THE NAME OF THE OEM. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD07386-10-6
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