The Senate Committee on Agriculture reported a committee substitute for SB 806, a right-to-repair measure covering portable wireless devices and agricultural equipment, after adopting two amendments. Dealers and the Consumer Technology Association voiced opposition over parts availability and a private right of action.

Industry witnesses and independent repair advocates debated the Repair Act's scope at a House subcommittee hearing, with automakers stressing IP and security protections and repair groups warning of restricted consumer choices and rural impacts.

Ohio enacts Digital Fair Repair Act to enhance consumer repair rights.

Sen. McCreery introduced a Right to Repair proposal requiring manufacturers to provide independent repairers and owners equal access to documentation, diagnostics, parts and firmware, saying the measure aims to protect property rights and boost competition in repair markets.

Senate File 2484 to extend Minnesota's Digital Fair Repair Act to motorcycles drew support from riders and repair advocates and opposition from motorcycle-industry representatives citing safety and emissions concerns; the committee laid the bill over for further work.

Bill mandates manufacturers to address repair documentation complaints within 30 days

SB 509 mandates full software access for agricultural equipment owners and independent repairers.