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This bill introduces the Right to Repair Consumer Electronics Act, which aims to ensure that consumers and independent repair providers have access to the tools, parts, and documentation necessary to repair electronic devices. The legislation requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to make available to owners and independent repair providers all documentation, tools, and parts that they provide to their authorized service providers, at fair and reasonable terms and costs. Starting January 1, 2026, OEMs are prohibited from using parts pairing technology to prevent repair, reduce functionality, or display misleading warnings about replacement parts. The bill defines key terms such as "consumer electronic equipment," "independent repair provider," and "parts pairing," and establishes specific obligations for repair providers, including disclosing repair certifications and informing customers about privacy and safety concerns. The act includes important limitations, such as not requiring OEMs to disclose trade secrets or license intellectual property, and does not apply to certain types of equipment like medical devices, motor vehicles, and video game consoles. The Attorney General is empowered to investigate violations and can impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for non-compliance, with the collected funds going to the state's school fund. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, with enforcement actions for violations starting July 1, 2027, and requires the Attorney General to submit a report on consumer complaints by December 31, 2028.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=69&year=25