In July, similar laws inMinnesotaandCaliforniabecame enforceable.
Theres lots of companies that have not thought about this, Wiens added.
In general, the report found that smartphone makers provided the most comprehensive repair materials.
A damaged iphone.© JT8/Shutterstock
That speaks to a broader problem, he said.
Even companies that are complying, their customer service people … havent gotten the message, Proctor told Grist.
To me thats a very frustrating state of affairs.
And that they should organize their plans for compliance.
The Minnesota and California right-to-repair laws that went into effect on July 1 cover devices going back to 2021.
(However, both states laws exclude gaming consoles, which New Yorks law covers.)
Applelobbied againstoutlawing parts pairing in both Oregon and Colorado.
(The New York attorney generals office declined to comment on the record.)
I think the public reputational risks are as significant as the fines, Wiens said.
This article originally appeared inGrist.
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