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This bill establishes a "smartphone right-to-repair Act" in Hawaii, requiring original smartphone manufacturers to provide independent repair providers and owners with access to necessary documentation, parts, and tools on fair and reasonable terms for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing smartphones. "Fair and reasonable terms" means costs and conditions similar to those offered to authorized repair providers, considering net costs and discounts. The bill defines key terms like "independent repair provider" as a business not affiliated with a manufacturer, and "owner" as someone who owns or leases a smartphone. It also mandates that manufacturers provide special documentation, tools, and parts to reset electronic security locks or functions when disabled during repairs. Violations will be treated as unfair practices, with enforcement power granted to the attorney general. The act does not require manufacturers to reveal trade secrets or license intellectual property beyond what's needed for repairs, nor does it alter existing arrangements with authorized repair providers, except that any clauses waiving these new obligations are void. It also allows manufacturers to offer pre-assembled parts like integrated batteries if individual components pose a safety risk when installed improperly. This chapter applies to smartphones sold or in use after its effective date.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2052&year=2026