Here's What the First US "Right to Repair" Law Actually Does - How-To Geek
WEBDec 29, 2022 · The right to repair your own devices has been a growing issue around the world, as some companies make self-repair increasingly more difficult. The US state of New York just passed the first modern Right to Repair law, but what does it actually do?
Readout of the White House Convening on Right to Repair
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to ramp up law enforcement of right to repair restrictions that prevent small businesses, workers, consumers from fixing their own...
Right to repair - Wikipedia
WEBRight to repair is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely modify and repair products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment. Right to repair may also refer to the social movement of citizens putting pressure on their governments to enact laws protecting a right to repair.
What You Should Know About Right to Repair | Wirecutter
WEBJul 15, 2021 · Right-to-repair legislation would establish rules that promote repairability practices throughout industries, including consumer technology, agriculture equipment, and medical...
Right to repair: all the latest news and updates - The Verge
WEBMay 28, 2023 · In a handful of US states, lawmakers have signed right-to-repair laws pressing companies to improve the repairability of their products. New York passed a right-to-repair law last year, but...
Right-to-repair is now the law in California - The Verge
WEBOct 10, 2023 · California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 244, or the Right to Repair Act, into law, making it easier for owners to repair devices themselves or to take them to independent repair shops.
Biden Issues Executive Order on Right to Repair | WIRED
WEBJul 9, 2021 · In a fact sheet detailing the 72 initiatives in Friday’s executive order, the White House acknowledges that companies’ restrictions on “the distribution of parts, diagnostics, and repair tools”...
New York's Right to Repair Law Goes Into Effect - Consumer Reports
WEBDec 6, 2023 · New York's new right to repair law goes into effect on Dec. 28. Here's how it will impact you, even if you don't live in New York.
The Right to Repair: Recent Developments in the USA - WIPO
WEBThe right to repair is the notion that consumers should have the right to repair their lawfully purchased products directly, or by selecting a repair service of their choice, as opposed to returning to the manufacturer or manufacturer-approved providers for the repair.
Right to Repair Legislation and Advocacy: 2022 in Review
WEBDec 23, 2022 · Your right to repair matters. When you repair a device, you can keep using it, rather than needing to throw it away—creating waste—and purchasing a new one, which uses even more resources. A right to repair creates a market for independent repair shops, encouraging competition between manufacturers...