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Right to Repair

We publicly champion your right to repair — independent of any manufacturer program.

Signed into Law Minnesota · HF1337

Digital Fair Repair Act

Summary

Requires manufacturers of consumer electronics sold in Minnesota on or after July 1, 2021 to make parts, tools, and repair documentation available to device owners and independent repair shops on fair and reasonable terms. Codified at Minn. Stat. § 325E.72; enforced by the Attorney General as an unlawful trade practice. Excludes motor vehicles, medical devices, farm/off-road equipment, and video game consoles.

Status timeline

  1. Introduced 2/8/2025
  2. In force July 1, 2024 (Minn. Stat. § 325E.72). 7/1/2024

Timeline from our tracked bill record, through 7/1/2024; official status linked under Sources. Changes are append-only and reviewed before appearing here.