Maine Governor Vetoes Bill Limiting Right to Repair Protections

Maine Governor Janet Mills recently vetoed a bill that would limit Right to Repair legislation in the state, reports CBS 13 News.

Since Right to Repair was passed by 84% of voters in 2023, it has faced challenges—one of which being a bill that would allow automotive manufacturers to dictate how shops can access telemetric data. 

That was how Gov. Mills described the proposed bill, arguing that it would have been harmful for independent repair shops in the state. It was the one bill she vetoed last week among the total 61 she addressed.

The Auto Care Association put out a statement commending Gov. Mills for the action.

"In announcing her veto, Governor Mills clearly stated that the bill, as passed by the Legislature, 'strays too far from the will of Maine people expressed through the ‘Right to Repair’ Referendum in 2023,' and could harm local independent auto repair shops," said ACA. "The Auto Care Association commends Governor Mills for respecting both the expressed will of Maine voters and the vital role of independent repairers in the state’s economy."