Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7180: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT

In committee Last action March 12, 2026: 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7180 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT. Primary sponsor: Earl Read (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Earl Read (Democratic); Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); and 6 more.