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HB 2700

Establishing the Kansas digital right-to-repair act to provide the right for persons who purchase digital electronic equipment to obtain the legal authorization and necessary documentation and parts from original equipment manufacturers to diagnose, maintain and repair such equipment.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill mandates manufacturers provide repair documentation and parts to device owners, enabling independent repairs while potentially raising safety and intellectual property concerns.

Reengrossed on Friday, March 27, 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2700

Legislative bill overview

HB 2700 would establish a "right to repair" law in Kansas requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide customers with legal authorization, documentation, and parts needed to diagnose, maintain, and repair their own devices. The bill applies to both purchased and leased equipment and would restrict manufacturers from using contractual or technical barriers to prevent independent repairs.

Why is this important

This bill addresses a practical consumer issue: manufacturers increasingly lock devices (phones, computers, farm equipment, medical devices) behind repair restrictions, forcing users to rely on expensive manufacturer repair services or face legal liability. Right-to-repair legislation could reduce consumer costs, extend device lifespans, reduce e-waste, and support independent repair shops—but it may also raise concerns about safety, intellectual property, and security vulnerabilities if repairs are performed incorrectly.

Potential points of contention

  • Manufacturer liability and safety: Concern that unauthorized repairs could create safety hazards (electrical fires, medical device malfunctions) while manufacturers bear reputational risk
  • Intellectual property protection: Manufacturers argue that repair documentation and parts constitute proprietary information and trade secrets that drive innovation investment
  • Security and cybersecurity: Risk that broader access to repair materials could enable device tampering, data theft, or creation of counterfeit parts, particularly for connected devices
  • Scope ambiguity: Unclear which "digital electronic equipment" is covered (appliances, cars, medical devices, military equipment) and whether all manufacturers or only certain categories are affected

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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