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Senate committee advances 'right to repair' measure after substitute fails amid security, industry debate
Summary
Senators debated a substitute modeled on Colorado and amendments that would limit manufacturers' obligations; the substitute failed but the bill received a due‑pass recommendation and was reported to rules subject to signatures.
The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee considered Senate Bill 5,423, a Right to Repair bill for digital electronic products, including proposed substitutes and amendments that senators said balance repair access with device security and brand protections.
Staff briefed the committee that SB 5,423 would require original manufacturers of digital electronic products, starting Jan. 1, 2026, to make parts, tools and documentation available to independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms, with enforcement through the Consumer Protection Act. The staff summary said the proposed substitute offered by Sen. Wellman would…
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