Maine lawmakers overrode Gov. Mills' veto of a right-to-repair auto bill, passing it 96-44.

The Maine House overrode Governor Janet Mills’ veto of a "right to repair" bill, passing it 96-44. The law, backed by voters in 2023, would let consumers and independent mechanics access vehicle diagnostic data without relying on dealerships. Mills vetoed it, citing concerns that a provision allowing automakers to control data access would harm independent shops and undermine the original law. She urged lawmakers to pass a separate bill, LD 292, which aligns with a working group’s recommendations. The override now heads to the Senate for a vote.