Fair Repair Act: Easier and Cheaper Electronics Repairs for Everyone
This law requires electronics manufacturers to provide the same parts, tools, and manuals to owners and independent shops that they give to authorized dealers. It aims to lower repair costs and give consumers more choices for fixing their devices.
Key points
Manufacturers must sell repair parts and tools to owners and independent shops on fair terms.
Companies cannot use software to block the use of functional third-party replacement parts.
Prohibits misleading or permanent warnings about the use of non-manufacturer parts.
Manufacturers are not liable for damages or data loss caused by DIY or independent repairs.
The law does not apply to cars, medical devices, or emergency response equipment.
Status:
Introduced
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