The proposed bill, titled the "Digital Electronics Right to Repair Act," establishes a framework to enhance the rights of consumers and independent repair providers regarding the repair of digital electronic equipment. It mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must make available to independent repair providers and owners of digital electronic equipment any necessary documentation, parts, and tools required for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of such equipment sold in the state, effective from January 1, 2027.

The bill defines key terms, including "authorized repair provider," "independent repair provider," and "digital electronic equipment." It requires that the access to documentation, parts, and tools be provided on fair and reasonable terms. Additionally, the bill prohibits OEMs from employing practices that hinder repairs, such as parts pairing or creating false, misleading, or deceptive alerts about parts. It also stipulates that OEMs must provide any special documentation or tools needed to deactivate locks for repairs, ensuring these resources are available under fair terms.

The Attorney General is granted enforcement authority to address violations of this act, which may constitute unfair methods of competition, false advertising, or unfair or deceptive trade practices. The bill clarifies that OEMs are not required to disclose trade secrets beyond what is necessary for repairs and that they are not obligated to provide special documentation, tools, or parts that would disable or override anti-theft security measures without the owner's authorization. Furthermore, the act does not require manufacturers to sell parts that are no longer available to them.