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KS HB2700

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Original equipment manufacturers must provide documentation, replacement parts, and tools to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms within one year of first sale for digital electronic equipment with wholesale price of at least $50

  • Excludes motor vehicles, medical devices, powersports vehicles, nonroad equipment (farm tractors, construction equipment, forestry equipment), aircraft, trains, heavy equipment, commercial/industrial electrical equipment, home appliances, safety systems, video game consoles, and critical infrastructure IT equipment

  • Attorney general has exclusive enforcement authority with 30-day cure period required before any action; no private right of action permitted

  • Manufacturers not liable for damages resulting from repairs performed by independent providers or owners, including data loss, privacy breaches, or reduced functionality

  • Applies only to equipment first sold in Kansas on or after July 1, 2027; contract provisions waiving manufacturer compliance obligations are void and unenforceable

Legislative Description

Establishing the Kansas right-to-repair act to provide the right for persons who purchase or lease digital electronic equipment to obtain the legal authorization and necessary documentation and parts from original equipment manufacturers to diagnose, maintain and repair such equipment.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 159-S

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/25/2026
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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