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KansasHB 27002025–2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Establishing the Kansas digital right-to-repair act to provide the right for persons who purchase digital electronic equipment to obtain the legal authorization and necessary documentation and parts from original equipment manufacturers to diagnose, maintain and repair such equipment.

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Access to parts, tools, and manuals

For covered devices, manufacturers must provide repair manuals, parts, and tools (or equivalents) on fair and reasonable terms. They must do this within one year after the device’s first sale in Kansas. Items can come directly from the maker or through authorized or third‑party providers. An authorized shop can sell onward only if its contract allows it. A maker may instead reimburse the original buyer the full purchase price, or give an equal or better ready replacement worth no more than the total cost of the replacement parts. Makers do not have to share trade secrets, source code, or tools that bypass security without the owner’s OK. They can also withhold items they no longer give their authorized shops, items used only for remote diagnostics unless already shared outside, or tools used only for large automated repairs if good alternatives exist. Makers may require authorization or an internet connection before a part or tool works, and may offer preassembled parts (like a battery module) if that is also what they make available to their authorized shops or owners.

Which devices get repair rights in Kansas

The law covers digital electronic devices sold or leased in Kansas with a wholesale price of $50 or more. It applies only to devices first made available for sale in Kansas on or after July 1, 2027. Many device types are excluded. Examples include cars and parts, medical devices, aircraft and rail equipment, heavy equipment, commercial electrical gear, some home appliances with embedded electronics, video game consoles, certain telecom‑leased gear, safety and access‑control equipment, lighting, critical‑infrastructure IT gear, and some toys for children under 14.

Enforcement rules and limits on lawsuits

The Kansas attorney general enforces this law. The AG must give 30 days’ written notice before suing, and a company can fix the issue to avoid a case. The AG can seek court orders and recover legal and investigation costs. There is no private right to sue under this act. Contract terms that try to waive a maker’s duties under this law are void. Makers and authorized shops are not liable for many harms from owner or independent repairs, like data loss or lost profits, and are protected when acting to guard privacy or security. If an authorized shop signed a contract with a maker before July 1, 2027, those contract terms control where they conflict with this act.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 325 • No: 4

House vote • 4/23/2026

Yea: 40 Nay: 0

Yes: 40 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2026

Yea: 122 Nay: 2

Yes: 122 • No: 2

House vote • 4/23/2026

Yea: 123 Nay: 2

Yes: 123 • No: 2

House vote • 4/23/2026

Yea: 40 Nay: 0

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Reengrossed on Friday, March 27, 2026

    4/9/2026House

  2. Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026

    4/9/2026House

  3. Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026

    4/9/2026House

  4. Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 123 Nay: 2

    3/26/2026House

  5. Conference committee report now available

    3/25/2026Senate

  6. Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 40 Nay: 0

    3/25/2026Senate

  7. Motion to accede adopted; Senator Alley, Senator Owens and Senator Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees

    3/24/2026Senate

  8. Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Tarwater , Representative Ward and Representative Sawyer Clayton as conferees

    3/23/2026House

  9. Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 40 Nay: 0

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

    3/18/2026Senate

  11. Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

    3/18/2026Senate

  12. Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Commerce

    3/17/2026Senate

  13. Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 159-S

    3/5/2026Senate

  14. Referred to Committee on Commerce

    2/25/2026Senate

  15. Engrossed on Friday, February 20, 2026

    2/25/2026House

  16. Received and Introduced

    2/24/2026Senate

  17. Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 122 Nay: 2

    2/18/2026House

  18. Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted

    2/17/2026House

  19. Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended

    2/17/2026House

  20. Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

    2/12/2026House

  21. Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 346-S

    2/9/2026House

  22. Introduced

    2/4/2026House

  23. Referred to Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • As Amended by House Committee

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  • As Amended by Senate Committee

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  • As introduced

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  • Enrolled

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