Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 60: 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
SB 60 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 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: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Bob Britto (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 allows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
“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)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary