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IA SF2330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Trone Garriott

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Iowa Right to Repair Act" requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide repair documentation, tools, parts, and embedded software to independent repair providers and consumers on fair and reasonable terms
  • Covers digital electronic equipment containing integrated circuits manufactured for home appliances, cell phones, and motor vehicles distributed for sale in the United States
  • Defines "fair and reasonable terms" based on factors including net cost to authorized repair providers, manufacturer preparation costs, prices charged for similar information, affordability for aftermarket technicians, and distribution methods
  • Creates categories of repair providers including "authorized repair providers" (those with manufacturer agreements) and "independent repair providers" (businesses engaged in repair that are not affiliated with manufacturers)
  • Applies to consumers who hold legal interest in digital electronic equipment as owners, lessees, or licensees

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to consumer rights to repair specified goods, and providing penalties.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Driscoll, Drey, and Sweeney. S.J. 314.

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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