Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday signed the most comprehensive Right to Repair law yet of any U.S. state. The legislation requires manufacturers to provide access to repair resources for most electronics. It covers a wide range of products, including appliances, enterprise computing, and commercial equipment. The law excludes products like video game consoles, medical devices, cars, and farm and construction equipment. - It will take effect on July 1, 2024, and applies to most consumer products manufactured after July 1, 2021, allowing for repairs of older equipment.
- Manufacturers will be required to provide repair resources for free, even to people outside Minnesota, though they aren't obligated to sell parts or tools that are no longer available.
Minnesota is now the fourth state to pass a Right to Repair law. - Colorado's legislation focuses on powered wheelchairs and farm equipment, while Massachusetts's targets vehicles. New York is the only other state with a Right to Repair law covering some consumer electronics.
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