World’s First ‘Right To Repair’ Law For Digital Electronics Passed by New York Legislature.

June 11, 2022

New York state legislature is a world first, to pass the law for Digital Electronics. The “right to repair” bill enacted by the requiring digital electronics makers to make parts, tools, information, and software available to customers and independent repair businesses.
To safeguard customers’ rights to repair and refurbish their purchased products, the “Fair Repair Act” was enacted.
It does not include motor vehicles (these are already handled by a national Right to Repair agreement between the automakers and the aftermarket), home appliances, medical devices, public safety communications equipment like police radios, agricultural equipment, and off-road equipment.
According to New York Assembly member, the Digital Fair Repair Act puts consumers first, levels the playing field for independent repair shops, and reduces e-waste footprint on the environment,”