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Maine Governor Vetoes Right to Repair Changes

1/8/2026

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Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed changes to the right to repair law.
On January 8, 2026, she allowed 52 bills to become law without signature.
The action followed her addressing 61 bills from the previous legislative session.
Mills said the car-manufacturer amendment would restrict access to vehicle telemetric data for local shops.
The right to repair initiative seeks to ensure repair information is available to consumers and independent shops.

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Story summary

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed changes to the right to repair law.
On January 8, 2026, she allowed 52 bills to become law without signature.
The action followed her addressing 61 bills from the previous legislative session.
Mills said the car-manufacturer amendment would restrict access to vehicle telemetric data for local shops.
The right to repair initiative seeks to ensure repair information is available to consumers and independent shops.