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IA SF2330
IA SF2330A bill for an act relating to consumer rights to repair specified goods, and providing penalties.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill creates the “Iowa Right to Repair Act” that restricts certain practices by an original equipment manufacturer of digital electronic equipment that is part of a hand-held electronic communication device, home appliance, or motor vehicle that is six years old and subject to repair by the manufacturer, an authorized repair provider affiliated with the manufacturer, an independent repair provider, or a person who holds a legal interest in the equipment. The bill provides that a manufacturer must make certain information available to an independent repair provider or a person holding a legal interest in the digital electronic equipment, including diagnostic and repair information. The manufacturer must also provide diagnostic repair tools to an independent repair provider or a person holding a legal interest in the digital electronic equipment, in the same manner as provided to an authorized repair provider. The sales terms must be fair and reasonable as defined in the bill. The bill provides that a manufacturer is not required to provide replacement parts if no longer available to the manufacturer or an authorized repair provider. The bill cannot be applied to require a manufacturer to divulge a trade secret or abrogate warranty provisions. A provision in an agreement that is entered into by a consumer that waives a right provided in the Code chapter is void. The attorney general is responsible for enforcing the bill and is required to adopt rules necessary to implement the bill. A violation of the bill by a manufacturer is considered an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Code section 714.16, for which the attorney general may bring a civil action against the manufacturer, including by seeking injunctive relief, or asking a court to impose a civil penalty not to exceed $40,000 per violation.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Iowa Right to Repair Act," aims to empower consumers and independent repair providers by requiring original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of digital electronic equipment, such as cell phones, home appliances, and motor vehicles that are at least six years old, to make diagnostic and repair information, including embedded software updates, available to independent repair providers and those who legally own or use the equipment. This information must be provided under the same terms and conditions as it is made available to authorized repair providers, and diagnostic repair tools must also be made available for purchase on fair and reasonable terms. The bill clarifies that OEMs are not obligated to provide replacement parts if they are no longer available to them or their authorized repairers, nor are they required to reveal trade secrets or violate existing warranty agreements. Any contract provision that attempts to waive these new consumer rights is declared void, and the Attorney General is tasked with enforcing the act, with violations considered unfair or deceptive trade practices punishable by civil penalties of up to $40,000 per violation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Drey, and Sweeney. S.J. 314. (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2330 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2330.html |
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