Bill > S06438

This bill introduces the Electronics Repair Scores Act, which requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to develop and display a repair score for their products. The repair score, which will be a number between one and ten, will be calculated based on criteria established by the New York Attorney General. These criteria will include factors such as the availability of technical documents, ease of disassembly, spare parts availability and pricing, length of software support, and other product-specific considerations. Manufacturers must print the repair score and its detailed explanation on product packaging, display the score on their website product listing pages, and provide the score to retail sellers and the Attorney General. The score aims to help consumers understand the repairability and long-term sustainability of digital electronic equipment before purchase, potentially encouraging manufacturers to design more repairable and environmentally friendly products. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, giving manufacturers time to implement the new scoring and disclosure requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6438