S.B. No. 2428 introduces Chapter 121 to the Business & Commerce Code, which addresses the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of digital electronic equipment. The bill mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must provide documentation, replacement parts, and tools to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms within one year of the equipment's first sale in Texas. It also declares any contractual provisions that attempt to waive these obligations as void and unenforceable. The chapter applies to digital electronic equipment sold at retail for at least $50, requiring repairs not covered by the OEM's warranty, while excluding certain categories like critical infrastructure and medical devices.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific conditions under which OEMs are not required to provide resources to independent repair providers, such as when items are unavailable or used solely for in-house repairs. It establishes that OEMs are not liable for damages from repairs by independent providers and includes enforcement mechanisms by the attorney general. OEMs may also offer alternative relief to original purchasers, such as reimbursement, instead of providing parts. The chapter will only apply to digital electronic equipment sold after the effective date of September 1, 2026, and it does not create a private right of action for violations, limiting legal recourse against OEMs.

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