Bill > S04655

This bill modifies New York's Right to Repair law by expanding and clarifying several key provisions related to digital electronic equipment repair. The bill changes the definition of "original equipment manufacturer" to include manufacturers who offer their own repair services, and adjusts the effective date of the law to July 2021 instead of July 2023. It removes previous exclusions for certain types of equipment, such as home appliances with digital components, and eliminates restrictions on making parts available. The bill maintains protections for manufacturers, ensuring they are not required to disclose trade secrets or intellectual property, and allows them to establish voluntary training programs for independent repair providers. It also continues to exempt certain types of equipment like security devices and anti-theft systems from repair requirements. Additionally, the bill requires independent repair providers to provide customers with a written notice before repairing equipment and clarifies that manufacturers are not obligated to provide parts or documentation that could compromise safety or security measures. These changes aim to broaden consumer access to repair services while maintaining reasonable protections for manufacturers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4655