H7180

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, 2027, to be repaired at an independent repair provider.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7180 establishes a right to repair for digital electronic equipment sold in the state from January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island H7180, known as the Digital Electronics Right to Repair Act, mandates that digital electronic equipment and parts sold in the state from January 1, 2027, can be repaired by independent repair providers. The act prohibits original equipment manufacturers from using parts pairing or other mechanisms to prevent the installation or functioning of non-manufacturer approved parts, inhibit part functioning, create false alerts, charge additional fees, or limit who can purchase parts or perform repairs.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations