Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 189: An Act relative to digital right to repair
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 189 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to digital right to repair. Primary sponsor: Mike Brady (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S3062.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 189) of Michael D. Brady, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brady | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see S3062
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure