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RI S2487
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Britto
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AI Summary
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Requires original equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of digital electronic equipment to independent repair providers and owners on fair and reasonable terms
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Prohibits manufacturers from using "parts pairing" or other mechanisms to prevent installation of non-manufacturer approved parts, reduce device functionality after independent repair, or create misleading warnings about replacement parts
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Defines "fair and reasonable terms" as equivalent to the most favorable costs and terms offered to authorized repair providers, with documentation available at no charge and tools available without requiring internet access or authorization
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Grants the Attorney General enforcement authority under existing unfair trade practices laws if manufacturers fail to comply with repair requirements
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Applies to digital electronic equipment sold on or after January 1, 2027, and takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Establishes a digital electronics right to repair, which allows for digital electronic equipment and parts that are sold in this state on or after January 1, 2026, to be repaired at an independent repair provider.
Commercial Law
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/3/2026