Right to Repair Digital Electronics Act.

HB 938, the Right to Repair Digital Electronics Act, requires manufacturers of digital electronics sold or used in North Carolina to provide independent repair shops and product owners with free access to diagnostic tools, repair information, and service parts at fair and reasonable prices. It mandates that manufacturers make available the same diagnostic software, firmware updates, and repair documentation they provide to their own authorized repair networks. The law prohibits manufacturers from forcing authorized repair providers to use proprietary formats if standardized alternatives exist, while protecting trade secrets and existing repair agreements. This directly affects independent repair businesses, owners of digital devices (like smartphones and computers), and manufacturers selling such products in the state.