HI HB645

Establishes a new state right-to-repair law requiring original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair purposes.

Defines "fair and reasonable terms" as costs equivalent to what authorized repair providers receive, including discounts and rebates; documentation must be provided at no charge except for reasonable printing and shipping costs for physical copies.

Requires manufacturers to provide special documentation, tools, and parts needed to reset electronic security locks or functions disabled during repair, which may be delivered through secure release systems.

Excludes motor vehicle manufacturers, motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers of off-road equipment (ATVs, motorcycles, heavy construction equipment), and manufacturers of medical equipment valued at $100,000 or more from these requirements.

Violations classified as unfair practices under state law with enforcement authority granted to the attorney general; law applies to equipment sold or in use after the effective date.