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California Governor signs Right to Repair into law in a major win for the movement

FP Staff • October 11, 2023, 17:05:41 IST
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Although California is not the first US state to sign Right to Repair into law, it is by far the strictest one the US has seen. New York was the first state to ake Right to Repair into a law, but it was very watered down as per activists

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California Governor signs Right to Repair into law in a major win for the movement

Governor Gavin Newsom of California has officially signed SB 244, known as the Right to Repair Act, into law. This legislation is designed to facilitate device owners’ ability to repair their gadgets themselves or seek assistance from independent repair shops. Given California’s status as one of the world’s largest economies in the US and a hub of technology for the world, this bill has the potential to simplify device repairs for people across the US, and possibly the world This law, which aligns with similar initiatives in New York, Colorado, and Minnesota, is notably robust in its provisions. It mandates that manufacturers must provide the necessary tools, parts, software, and documentation for devices priced above $100 for a period of seven years after production. Devices with a lower price point are required to have these resources available for a minimum of three years. State senator Susan Eggman from California sponsored this bill, expressing her enthusiasm for its passage. In a statement released by the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG), she described the legislation as a common-sense measure that would benefit small repair businesses, empower consumers with choices, and contribute to environmental protection. California is home to several prominent device manufacturers, most notably Apple, which initially opposed the bill but later supported it after an initial attempt to delay its implementation. As a practical consequence, the California law may have a positive impact on consumers in regions lacking similar legislation. For instance, Google, headquartered in California, recently confirmed that the Pixel 8 series would provide spare parts for seven years, consistent with the requirement stipulated in the California bill. This legislation applies to electronics manufactured and sold after July 1st, 2021. While the law is comprehensive in its scope, there are exceptions for game consoles and alarm systems. (With input from agencies)

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