31-05-2023 19:20 via yro.slashdot.org

California Senate Passes 'Right to Repair Act'

The California state Senate passed Sen. Susan Eggman's (Stockton) Right to Repair Act (SB 244) on Tuesday with a 38-0, bipartisan vote. From a report: It's the furthest a Right to Repair bill has advanced in the state. The bill would significantly expand consumers' and independent repair shops' access to the necessary parts, tools and service information required for repairing consumer electronics and appliances. "This is a huge victory for anyone who's ever been faced with limited options when
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