Bill > HB2700

This bill, known as the Kansas Digital Right-to-Repair Act, establishes the right for individuals and businesses who purchase or lease digital electronic equipment to obtain necessary documentation, replacement parts, and tools from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to diagnose, maintain, and repair their devices. The act defines "digital electronic equipment" broadly as any product relying on embedded digital electronics for its intended function, but it excludes certain categories such as motor vehicles, medical devices, aircraft, and heavy equipment, among others. OEMs are required to make these repair resources available on fair and reasonable terms, meaning they cannot be unreasonably expensive or conditioned on the recipient being an "authorized repair provider" (a business with a formal arrangement with the OEM). The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing the act, with a 30-day notice period provided for alleged violators to correct any issues before legal action is taken, and the act explicitly prohibits private lawsuits for violations. Importantly, OEMs are not liable for damages or injuries resulting from repairs performed by independent repair providers or owners, nor are they required to divulge trade secrets or provide access that would compromise security features. The provisions of this act will apply to digital electronic equipment made available for sale on or after July 1, 2027, and any contract attempting to waive these rights is considered void.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2700/