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S. 2617 (107th)

Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2001

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Introduced

13 June 2002

Last action

13 June 2002 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN]

Subjects

Environment

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19 August 2025

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Summary

Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act of 2001 - Requires a manufacturer of a motor vehicle sold or introduced into commerce in the United States to disclose to the vehicle owner, a repair facility, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the information necessary to diagnose, service, or repair the vehicle. Sets forth protections for trade secrets. States that manufacturer noncompliance with this Act constitutes an unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting commerce within the purview of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Authorizes a vehicle owner or repair facility to bring a civil action in Federal district court for violations of this Act without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties. Instructs the FTC to prescribe a uniform methodology for manufacturer disclosure in writing, and on the Internet. Prohibits the FTC from prescribing rules that interfere with the authority of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding motor vehicle emissions control diagnostics systems.

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Timeline

  1. 13 June 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 June 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5536-5537)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 June 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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