SB194

This bill creates a "right to repair" law by requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment (like computers, appliances, and other devices with embedded electronics) to provide independent repair shops and consumers with access to repair documentation, tools, and parts on fair terms. The law defines key terms like "authorized repair provider" (official manufacturer repair shops) and "independent repair provider" (third-party repair businesses) to establish rules that prevent manufacturers from monopolizing repairs of products they sell in South Dakota. This aims to give consumers more repair options beyond just going to official manufacturer repair centers.