Changes the laws regarding consumer products so that certain individuals and businesses have access to product repair information from certain manufacturers

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Weber

HB 2871 requires manufacturers to share repair information with qualified parties to facilitate independent repairs and extend product lifespans.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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Summary of HB 2871 (Missouri, 2026)

Purpose and intent

HB 2871 aims to modify Missouri law governing consumer products to ensure access to product repair information. The bill targets a broader range of individuals and businesses, enabling more entities to obtain repair data and technical information from manufacturers. The overarching goal is to facilitate repairs, potentially extending product lifespans, supporting independent repair providers, and reducing downtime for consumers.

Key provisions and changes

Access to repair information: Requires manufacturers to provide certain repair information to specified users, which may include independent repair shops, technicians, or other entities capable of repairing consumer products.

Scope of information: Likely to cover technical manuals, diagnostic data, service bulletins, schematics, tools, and other data necessary to diagnose and repair products. (Exact lists may be defined in the bill’s text.)

Eligible recipients: Defines who can request and receive repair information. This could encompass independent repair businesses, authorized service providers, technicians, and potentially consumer-access provisions.

Conditions and limitations: May set conditions under which information is provided (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, permissible use restrictions, security considerations, and privacy protections for user data embedded in devices).

Enforcement and penalties: Establishes mechanisms to enforce access requirements and deter non-compliance, including potential penalties or civil remedies for manufacturers that fail to comply.

Relation to existing law: Aligns or amends current Missouri statutes related to consumer product repair, right-to-repair frameworks, or consumer protection, clarifying the responsibilities of manufacturers and rights of repairers.

Who or what would be affected

Manufacturers of consumer products: Obligated to share repair information with qualified entities, subject to defined terms and restrictions.

Independent repair shops and technicians: Primary beneficiaries, gaining access to materials and data necessary to repair products.

Consumers: Potentially experience shorter repair times, increased repair options, and potentially lower repair costs due to more competition among repair providers.

Authorized service providers: May be affected by changes in access procedures and data sharing requirements, potentially altering competitive dynamics.

Retailers and distributors: May need to coordinate with manufacturers and comply with any reporting or access requirements associated with repair information.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and Read First Time: January 8, 2026.

Read Second Time: January 12, 2026.

Referred to Committee: Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.

Next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and eventual floor votes in the Missouri House, followed by consideration in the Senate. Timelines dependent on committee action and legislative scheduling.

Additional notes

Co-sponsor: Emily Weber.

While the summary covers the main themes, the precise definitions, exceptions, and enforcement mechanisms will be found in the bill’s full text. Readers should consult the enacted language for exact rights, duties, and any carve-outs or sector-specific provisions.