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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations