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AK SB111

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Forrest Dunbar

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires digital product manufacturers to provide independent repair shops and product owners with the same documentation, parts, and tools they give to authorized service providers for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing products with digital electronics

  • Prohibits "parts pairing" software that prevents installation of non-manufacturer-approved replacement parts or degrades product functionality when such parts are used

  • Manufacturers must provide documentation and software tools at no charge (physical copies at actual cost) and parts on the same terms given to authorized service providers

  • Exempts medical devices and motor vehicles from the requirements; includes special provisions for farm equipment and powersports equipment (ATVs, snowmobiles, watercraft)

  • Violations constitute unfair trade practices under Alaska consumer protection law; effective date January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Digital Product Repair

Licensing

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): KAWASAKI, GIESSEL

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce4/9/2025
Community & Regional Affairs2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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