HB 7180

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 12, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7180
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-03-12
Business / Commerce
Summary

Establishes a digital electronics right to repair, which allows for digital electronic equipment and parts that are sold in this state on or after January 1, 2027, to be repaired at an independent repair provider.

Sponsor
Shallcross Smith
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-12 Status in_committee
2026-03-12 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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