In the first state in the world, the New York state legislature has passed a “right to repair” bill that would require digital electronics manufacturers to make parts, tools, information and software available to consumers and independent repair shops.
The “Fair Repair Act” comes after federal pressure to enforce consumers’ rights to repair and refurbish the goods they purchased.
For independent repair shops, this news is huge because they will eventually be able to compete with manufacturers, the repair market consolidation manufacturers have created by restricting access to parts and equipment.
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In a recent survey, 59 percent of independent repair shops said they may have to close their doors without passing a ‘right to repair’.
Self-repair groups like iFixit applauded the decision, calling it “a giant leap for repair”. “People who want to fix their stuff can. And your repair experience should improve, even if you dread the thought of cracking your laptop or phone,” iFixit said in a blog post late Friday. Told.
Previously, manufacturers could induce consumers to use manufacturer-authorized stores, but now they have to compete.
“Every consumer in New York is going to benefit from this historic law. We’ll all be able to fix the stuff we like, stop being forced to buy new things we don’t want and reuse for the secondary market.” make it possible to provide high-quality alternatives to our services,” said Gay Gordon-Byrne, executive director of the Repair Association.
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Most electronic products are included in this bill, but there are some notable engravings. It does not include motor vehicles (these are already governed by the National Rights of Repair Agreement between automakers and the aftermarket), household appliances, medical equipment, public safety communication equipment such as police radios, agricultural equipment and off-road equipment. .
“The Digital Fair Repair Act puts consumers first, levels the playing field for independent repair shops, and reduces our e-waste footprint on the environment,” said NY Assembly member, Patricia Fahy .
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