HF1138 Summary: Digital Fair Repair Act

• Original equipment manufacturers must make documentation, parts, tools, and embedded software updates available on fair and reasonable terms to independent repair providers and equipment owners for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of digital electronic equipment sold or used in Minnesota.

• "Fair and reasonable terms" means costs and terms equivalent to what is offered to authorized repair providers, including delivery convenience and usage rights, with documentation available at no charge except for reasonable printing and shipping costs.

• Manufacturers must provide documentation, tools, and parts needed to reset electronic security locks or functions when disabled during repair, potentially through secure release systems.

• Motor vehicles, medical devices, and motor vehicle equipment are excluded from the law's requirements.

• Violations constitute unlawful trade practices enforceable by the Minnesota attorney general, effective January 1, 2021 for equipment sold or in use on or after January 1, 2020.