Right to Repair · Minnesota
Digital Fair Repair Act
HF 1337 - enacted in Minnesota.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2023
- Enacted
- 9
- States with right to repair laws
- 62/100
- Minnesota strictness
The bottom line
Digital Fair Repair Act is an enacted law in Minnesota, part of a still-emerging right to repair landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2024-07-01
- 9
- states have right to repair laws
- 10/10
- right to repair laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- Minnesota strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Minnesota legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Digital Fair Repair Act
Digital Fair Repair Act (HF 1337) is an enacted law in Minnesota under the Right to Repair category. It was enacted on 2023-05-24 and becomes effective on 2024-07-01. Minnesota currently reports 5 tracked regulations with 5 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 10 right to repair statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 9 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Minnesota within a still-emerging right to repair landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in HF 1337 itself.
Applicability under Digital Fair Repair Act: Consumer electronics/appliances sold in MN after Jul 2021. Penalty exposure is documented as: AG enforcement. Unfair trade practices. Notable exemptions: Motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road, game consoles, agricultural..
Summary
Covers electronics, phones, tablets, laptops, household appliances.
Key Requirements
Parts, tools, docs within 60 days of first sale. Products sold after Jul 2021.
Penalties
AG enforcement. Unfair trade practices.
Applicability
Consumer electronics/appliances sold in MN after Jul 2021.
Exemptions
Motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road, game consoles, agricultural.
Official Source
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1337&version=latest&session=ls93&session_year=2023How Minnesota compares on right to repair
9 states regulate right to repair - Minnesota ranks #5 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Minnesota (this state) | 62 |
| 6 | New York | 62 |
| 7 | Oregon | 62 |
| 8 | Washington | 62 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have right to repair regulations?
As of the last verification, 9 states have enacted right to repair regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Minnesota is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all right to repair regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Digital Fair Repair Act enacted?
Digital Fair Repair Act was enacted on 2023-05-24 and became effective on 2024-07-01. It was introduced as HF 1337.
What are the penalties for violating Digital Fair Repair Act?
AG enforcement. Unfair trade practices. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Digital Fair Repair Act apply to small businesses?
Consumer electronics/appliances sold in MN after Jul 2021. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Minnesota compare to other states on right to repair?
Minnesota has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 5 enacted regulations out of 5 tracked. Nationally, 9 states have enacted right to repair laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Digital Fair Repair Act?
The official text of Digital Fair Repair Act (HF 1337) is available from the Minnesota legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for right to repair compliance.
- Digital Fair Repair Act is enacted in Minnesota, effective 2024-07-01. Official source
- 9 states now regulate right to repair; Minnesota ranks #5 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Minnesota tracks across all five policy areas. Minnesota profile
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