California Governor Signs Right to Repair Act to Promote Consumers to Repair Electronic Devices on Their Own

News from this site, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 244, the "Right to Repair Act." The bill aims to make it easier for consumers to repair electronic devices themselves or take them to independent repair shops. Since California has one of the largest economies in the world, this bill could make it easier for consumers across the United States to repair their electronic devices. The bill was co-sponsored by iFixit and others

This bill is more stringent than similar programs in states such as New York, Colorado and Minnesota,Manufacturers must provide appropriate tools, parts, software, and documentation within seven years of production for equipment that sells for more than $100 (note on this site: currently about 729 yuan)(for equipment that sells for less than $100) Equipment only lasts three years).

California Senator Susan Eggman, who sponsored the bill, said in a statement released by the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) that she was "very pleased" that and said "This is a common-sense bill that will help small repair shops, give consumers choice, and protect the environment."

California is home to many electronic equipment manufacturers, most notably Apple, after initially trying to block the bill, eventually expressed support. As a practical matter, California's law may benefit consumers in places where similar laws don't exist. For example, California-based Google recently confirmed that the Pixel 8 series will receive seven years of spare parts supply — the same number stipulated in the California bill.

The bill will take effect for electronic products produced and sold after July 1, 2021. Although the bill has a wide scope of application, there are some exceptions, such as game consoles and alarm systems

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