And in a great upheaval, Apple now expresses support To get a bill for the right to repair in california, eg reported by Techcrunch And iFixit. in message To California Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman, Apple says it supports SB 244 billwhich requires manufacturers to provide customers and independent repair shops with the proper tools, manuals, and parts to repair damaged electronics and appliances.
“Apple supports California’s Right to Repair Act, so that all Californians have greater access to repairs while also protecting their safety, security, and privacy,” Apple said in a statement. the edge. “We make our products to last, and if they need repair, Apple customers have a growing selection of safe, high-quality repair options.”
“California’s final right to repair bill must balance device safety, ease of use, physical safety, and consumers’ desire to be able to repair, rather than replace, a device when it needs repair,” Apple wrote in the letter to Senator Eigman. “Legislation that properly balances these concerns ensures that manufacturers are able to comply with the law while protecting consumers and their devices.”
The company adds that it will continue to support the bill “as long as it continues to provide protections for customers and creators,” including requirements for “repair providers to disclose the use of non-genuine or used parts.” It also wants “assurances that the bill will not threaten consumer safety and data security” by requiring manufacturers to disable device security features at repair shops.
after Passing the Senate 38-0 in MayCalifornia’s SB 244 Bill is now being directed to the California State Assembly. If approved, this would add to the growing number of right to repair laws passed in other states, including Minnesota and Colorado. New York passed the Right to Repair bill last year, but before it was signed into law, it was significantly amended to give original equipment manufacturers some convenient exceptions and loopholes.
“From federal actions to other state bills and manufacturers’ reaction… by improving repairability and access to repair, the idea is starting to catch on.” It’s very hard to argue against that when people are aware of it, Eggman says in a statement on iFixit. “.
Update on August 23, 5:26 PM ET: Apple’s message to Senator Eggman was added and included a quote.