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California Just Became the Third State to Pass Electronics Right to Repair (www.ifixit.com)
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California Just Became the Third State to Pass Electronics Right to Repair::Right to Repair just won in Big Tech’s backyard: California’s Right to Repair Act, Senate Bill 244, has passed the state legislature on a 50–0 vote.

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[–] jayandp@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

From what I've heard, and what iFixIt mentions, the only real downsides to Cali's bill is that it doesn't outlaw Part Pairing DRM(so Apple devices can still complain about your unofficial screen), or parts only being available as part of an assembly. And it only covers consumer electronics and appliances(so farming and medical equipment are still out).

But it's still way better than the neutered bill in New York.

[–] kaklerbitmap@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you ‐ I promise I'll follow up myself like I should lol. Really hoping more impactful legislstion like this becomes a trend.