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Fair Repair Act: Mandating Access to Parts and Tools for Electronics.

This Act requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide necessary parts, tools, and documentation to independent repair shops and device owners on fair terms. This change aims to lower repair costs and increase repair options by fostering competition outside of authorized service networks. Crucially, manufacturers are prohibited from using software to block the functionality of non-original, working replacement parts.
Key points
Manufacturers must provide parts, tools, and documentation for digital equipment repair to owners and independent providers.
Bans 'parts pairing' and other mechanisms that prevent the use or reduce the functionality of non-original replacement parts.
Owners and independent shops gain access to security information needed to disable and reset security locks during repair.
The law is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and State Attorneys General.
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Print number: 118_HR_8544
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Repair Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8544.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Manufacturers must provide parts, tools, and documentation for digital equipment repair to owners and independent providers.
  • Bans 'parts pairing' and other mechanisms that prevent the use or reduce the functionality of non-original replacement parts.
  • Owners and independent shops gain access to security information needed to disable and reset security locks during repair.
  • The law is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and State Attorneys General.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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