Bill > HB386

This bill, known as the Repairability Index Act, requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of digital electronic equipment to create and display a comprehensive repairability score for their products sold in Pennsylvania. The score, ranging from 1 (least repairable) to 10 (most repairable), will be calculated based on eight key criteria including technical document availability, ease of dismantling, part durability, replacement part manufacturing timeline, part pricing relative to new equipment, recyclability, repair complexity, and other factors deemed relevant by the Attorney General. Manufacturers must submit these scores and supporting details to the Attorney General 90 days before selling the equipment, and the information will be publicly posted online. The score must be displayed on product packaging via sticker or printing, with options for quick response codes linking to detailed information. The bill treats violations as unfair trade practices, giving the Attorney General enforcement powers to prosecute manufacturers who falsify or mislead consumers about their equipment's repairability. The act will apply to digital electronic equipment sold 180 days after its effective date, aiming to provide consumers with transparent information about the maintainability and long-term value of their electronic devices.

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