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This bill, known as the Digital Right to Repair Act, establishes comprehensive regulations requiring digital product manufacturers to provide independent repair providers and product owners with the necessary documentation, parts, and tools to diagnose, maintain, and repair digital products. The bill mandates that manufacturers make available the same resources, documentation, and tools to independent service providers that they provide to their authorized service providers, ensuring fair access to repair materials. Manufacturers are prohibited from using software or technologies that prevent the installation of non-approved replacement parts or reduce product functionality when such parts are used. The bill specifically covers a wide range of digital products, including various types of equipment, but excludes medical devices and motor vehicles. Manufacturers cannot charge independent service providers more than they charge authorized providers for these materials, and they are protected from liability for damages caused during third-party repairs. The legislation also includes provisions to protect manufacturers' trade secrets and defines key terms such as "digital product," "independent service provider," and "authorized service provider." Violations of these provisions will be considered an unfair trade practice, and the act will apply to digital products sold or leased in Alaska on or after January 1, 2026, without affecting existing contracts or licenses.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB111