The proposed bill, known as the Digital Right to Repair Act, aims to enhance the rights of consumers and independent service providers regarding the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of digital products. It mandates that digital product manufacturers must provide necessary documentation, parts, and tools to independent service providers or product owners, ensuring they have access to the same resources as authorized service providers. The bill also prohibits manufacturers from using parts pairing technology that restricts the installation of non-approved replacement parts, and it outlines the conditions under which manufacturers must provide these resources, including the requirement to offer documentation at no charge, with reasonable costs for physical copies.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions to the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act, making violations of the digital product repair regulations unlawful. It specifies that manufacturers are not liable for damages caused during repairs by independent service providers and clarifies that certain products, such as medical devices and motor vehicles, are exempt from these requirements. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to digital products sold or leased in the state after that date.

Statutes affected:
SB0111A, AM SB 111, introduced 02/26/2025: 45.45.800, 45.45.890, 45.45.810, 45.45.820, 45.45.830, 45.45.840, 45.45.850, 45.45.860, 45.50.940, 45.45.870, 45.45.880, 45.50.471
SB0111B, AM CSSB 111(CRA), introduced 04/09/2025: 45.45.800, 45.45.899, 45.45.810, 45.45.820, 45.45.830, 45.45.840, 45.45.850, 45.45.860, 45.45.870, 45.50.940, 45.45.880, 45.45.890, 45.45.895, U.S.C, 45.50.471