Big move from New York to personal repair right: firms will have to facilitate personal repair

In recent years, users’ seeking personal repair rights has become a serious trend in the world of technology. This issue, which was also touched upon by major channels such as MKBHD, Dave2D and Linus Tech Tips, started to mobilize companies. Google, Samsung, and Valve have announced their programs with iFixIt, while Apple has launched its iPhone repair program. But the State of New York has taken the situation seriously and wants to enforce the right to personal repair.

Firms will have to provide parts, tools, and manuals to facilitate repairs

New York State became the first US State to legalize the right to personal repair with its Digital Fair Repair Act (DFRA) submitted to the Senate . According to Vice, the New York Senate has passed the DFRA with a 59-4 vote. The DFRA will now go to the Governor of New York for final approval. If passed, the new law will force electronics manufacturers not to sell parts to facilitate repair of their devices. Firms will also have to provide tools and manuals to make repairs even easier.

The law will also ensure fair and reasonable conditions for equipment and parts to be offered for repairs, but it’s hard to guess at this time in real life. More US States will follow, with New York enacting the right to personal repair. Globally, it seems easier to obtain the right to personal repair.