Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5246: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5246 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DIGITAL ELECTRONICS RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a digital electronics right to repair, which would allow for digital electronic equipment and parts that are sold in this state on or after January 1, 2026, to be repaired at an independent repair provider
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
- 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations