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SB 2847

RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO REPAIR.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

SB 2847 grants Hawaii consumers the right to repair owned products by requiring manufacturers to provide parts, documentation, and repair access, reducing e-waste and repair costs.

Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 2847

Legislative bill overview

SB 2847 establishes a right-to-repair framework for Hawaii residents, likely requiring manufacturers to provide access to repair parts, documentation, and repair services for consumer products. The bill has just been introduced and referred to the Consumer Protection and Commerce (CPN/HHS) and Judiciary (JDC) committees for initial review.

Why is this important

Right-to-repair laws address growing consumer frustration with planned obsolescence and manufacturer-imposed repair restrictions that increase costs and electronic waste. This legislation could affect how major companies like Apple, John Deere, and appliance manufacturers conduct business in Hawaii and potentially influence national corporate practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Manufacturer intellectual property concerns: Companies may argue the law infringes on trade secrets and patent protections by requiring access to proprietary repair information and parts
  • Safety and liability issues: Manufacturers could claim independent repairs pose safety risks and create liability complications if third-party repairs fail
  • Economic impact on manufacturers: Businesses may contend that mandatory parts availability and documentation access increases production costs and reduces revenue from authorized repair networks

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

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