![]() In addition to Illinois and Tennessee, Right to Repair laws have been introduced in Massachusetts, Nebraska, New York, Minnesota, Kansas, and Wyoming. If passed, the laws would give consumers more options than just the manufacturer for repair. The legislation would require manufacturers to release repair information to the public and sell spare parts to owners and independent repair shops. The proposed Right to Repair laws (known as the Fair Repair Act in some states) are designed to make it easier for people to repair their broken electronic equipment-like cell phones, computers, appliances, cameras, and even tractors. According to Motherboard, Apple is gearing up to oppose the legislation in at least one state. But don’t break out the victory dance it’s gonna be a bumpy ride from bill to law. ![]() Last week, two more states- Illinois and Tennessee-introduced Right to Repair legislation, bringing the total number of states considering pro-repair laws this year to eight (up from three last year).
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