Device makers would disclose support periods and warn consumers before support ends

Makers would tell buyers how long they will support covered products. This covers connected consumer products made on or after January 1, 2026, including the device, its related app, and needed cloud services. Where practical, makers would disclose the support period at the point of sale. They would also display it clearly on the packaging and the product’s webpage. Makers could extend the period by updating the disclosure, but could not shorten it after sale. The disclosed support period would run from the date of sale, unless the maker gives a specific end-of-life date.

Makers would warn consumers before promised support ends. This applies to consumers of products covered by the support-period disclosure rules. The notice would list features that will stop working and possible security risks, slower performance, reduced ability to work with other products, or other effects of ending support. Makers could send the notice through the product, by email if they have the consumer’s contact details, or on the product webpage. The notice would be due not less than six months before the minimum promised support period ends.

Internet providers that supply or lease connected products would maintain their security updates or replace the products. This applies to internet providers that supply or lease connected consumer products. If a provider declares a product end-of-life, it would have to replace it at no cost with a comparable product that can receive security updates. The update duty would apply while a product remains in active deployment; the replacement duty would apply if it is declared end-of-life.

The attorney general could enforce the rules, and people with losses could seek court relief. This covers violations by makers or service providers and people who suffer a resulting financial loss. A person could sue only if they suffered a measurable loss of money or property because a maker or service provider violated the rules. A court could award damages, including repair or replacement costs, and other relief.