The New York state legislature has passed theFair Repair Act, the first “right to repair” bill that requires all manufacturers who sell “digital electronic products” to make tools, parts, and instructions for repair available. The bill is designed to protect consumers from “the monopolistic ...
state, following New York and Minnesota, to enact legislation aimed at creating a marketplace for consumers to repair their electronics and appliances. Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Right to Repair Act (SB 244) takes effect on July 1, 2024. It requires manufacture...
2021. This differs from New York’s right-to-repair law, which covers only products sold or used on or after July 1, 2023. Like Minnesota’s law, the
According to the report, 30 US states by last year have "considered" some form of Right to Repair legislation, and PIRG noted that over the last three years, six US states had passed a total of eight Right to Repair laws. In April 2024, the European Parliament adopted aright-to-repair ...
Onthis episode ofThe Vergecast, we dig into the current right-to-repair moment, looking at bills in Oregon and elsewhere while trying to figure out what the new laws actually mean for repair shops around the US. We also explain why parts pairing exists — why companies are digitally attachi...
Minnesota Statehouse Flip Lands Win For Right to Repair BackersMinnesota consumers will soon be able to more easily ffx their broken cell phones and household appliances under the broadest state right-to-repair law in the US.Bloomberg Law IP Law News...
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Some 17 states have now introduced so-called "right to repair" legislation despite strident opposition from consumer electronics manufacturers, including Apple. If passed, the laws would force manufacturers to provide essentials like repair manuals and spare parts to the public. Propon...
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Their visit and voices reinforce my commitment to passing laws that not only address the near future but also build towards meeting long-term goals as we work towards both environmental and fiscal sustainability for every New Yorker.” The students were met with applause and admiration for their ...