The bad stuff went in back in February, 2022, and was adopted in May 2022. Compare the "Limitations" section of S4104 and S4104A. That's what guts the bill. Here's the "sponsor memo" on the amendment:
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORIGINAL AND AMENDED VERSION:
This version makes technical clarifications to the bill, including
providing that the requirements will apply to products with a value over
ten dollars, adjusted annually based on the consumer price index. Another adds that nothing in the section will require that an OEM or authorized repair provider make available any parts, tools or documentation if
the intended use is for making modifications to digital electronic
equipment. Others provide that nothing in the section will require an
OEM or authorized repair provider to make available parts, tools or
documentation for 1) public safety communications equipment used for
emergency response or prevention purposes by an emergency service organization, 2) where it may be in violation of federal law such as with
gaming and entertainment consoles, related software, and components, or
3) home appliances with digital electronics embedded within them.
Manufacturers, distributors, importers, or dealers of off-road equipment
are added to the exclusions, those to whom the requirements would not
apply.
Amendments also include extending the effective date of the bill from
120 days to one year after it shall have become a law.
