The proposed bill, titled the "Digital Electronics Right to Repair Act," establishes a framework to enhance the repairability of digital electronic equipment sold in the state starting January 1, 2026. It mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) provide independent repair providers and equipment owners with access to necessary documentation, parts, and tools for the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of their products on fair and reasonable terms. This includes making available any updates and ensuring that OEMs do not employ practices such as parts pairing that could prevent the installation or functioning of non-manufacturer approved replacement parts, inhibit the functionality of any part, create misleading alerts regarding repairs, charge additional fees for future repairs, or limit who can purchase parts or perform repair services.

The bill also specifies that for equipment requiring the deactivation of a lock for repair, OEMs must provide the necessary documentation, tools, and parts to owners or independent repair providers with the owner's express permission.

Additionally, the act includes definitions for key terms such as "authorized repair provider," "digital electronic equipment," "independent repair provider," and others relevant to the enforcement of the act. It establishes enforcement mechanisms through the attorney general for any violations of these requirements, allowing the attorney general to pursue remedies for unfair competition or deceptive trade practices.

The act clarifies that OEMs are not required to disclose trade secrets beyond what is necessary for repairs and outlines limitations on the obligations of OEMs regarding the availability of parts and documentation. Overall, the act aims to promote fair competition and consumer rights in the repair of digital electronics, ensuring that owners have the ability to maintain their devices without undue restrictions from manufacturers.