Bill > A08405

This bill modifies New York's right to repair law by expanding the definition of digital electronic equipment and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The bill changes the effective date of the law from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2021, thereby potentially applying the law to more devices retroactively. Key changes include clarifying that an OEM that repairs its own digital electronic equipment is considered an authorized repair provider, and removing some previous exclusions such as restrictions on home appliances with embedded digital electronics. The bill maintains protections for manufacturers by preventing them from being required to divulge trade secrets or intellectual property, and allows manufacturers to establish voluntary training and certification programs for independent repair providers. Additionally, the bill preserves manufacturers' ability to protect anti-theft security measures and provides exemptions for certain types of commercial and industrial electrical equipment. The legislation aims to make repair more accessible by requiring manufacturers to make tools, parts, and documentation available to owners and independent repair providers, while balancing the need to protect manufacturers' proprietary information and safety considerations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8405