1392-S2 AMH MCCL MULV 474

  

2SHB 1392 - H AMD 225

By Representative McClintock

NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2023

On page 9, after line 15, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. The department of licensing shall make recommendations to the legislature on a licensure program for independent repair providers that provide diagnosis, maintenance, and repair services for digital electronic equipment. The department of licensing shall submit a report to the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 on its recommendations by October 31, 2023. The report must address the following:

(1) A minimum of 25 hours of training per type of digital electronic equipment in a manner specified by the original manufacturer of the digital electronic equipment;

(2) Cybersecurity training requirements;

(3) Recommended training opportunities with the state's community and technical colleges;

(4) Commercial insurance requirements that include coverage for breach of a customer's personal data; and

(5) Continuing education requirements that include courses or training in cybersecurity and how to protect a customer's personal health data, financial data, and electronic images stored on digital electronic equipment."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 9, line 18, after "through" strike "8" and insert "9"

On page 9, after line 19, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 11. This act shall take effect after the legislature adopts a licensure program for independent repair providers based on recommendations provided by the department of licensing under section 8 of this act."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to make recommendations on a licensure program for independent repair providers who provide the services of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of digital electronic equipment, with a report on the recommendations due to the legislature by October 31, 2023. Makes the effective date of the Fair Repair Act contingent on the legislature adopting a licensing program for independent repair providers.

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