The proposed bill, titled the Consumer 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 can effectively repair their devices. The bill also prohibits manufacturers from using parts pairing technology that restricts the installation of non-approved replacement parts, and it requires manufacturers to supply information needed to reset any security features that may be disabled during repairs. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers and the rights of independent service providers, including provisions for the availability of parts and tools without excessive charges.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new unlawful act under the Alaska Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act for violations related to the digital product repair provisions. It specifies that the act will not apply to certain categories of digital products, such as medical devices and motor vehicles, and clarifies that existing contracts or licenses will not be altered by this new legislation. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and aims to empower consumers and promote fair competition in the repair market for digital products.

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
SB0111C, AM CSSB 111(L&C), introduced 05/07/2026: 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
SB0111D, AM CSSB 111(L&C) am, introduced 05/11/2026, passed Senate 05/11/2026: 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
SB0111E, AM HCS CSSB 111(L&C), introduced 05/15/2026: 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