California Governor signs law recognizing “right to repair” and will go into effect in California from July 1, 2024



In recent years, there has been a growing movement in some states in the United States to pass laws that allow people to

repair smartphones and other devices by themselves without going through the manufacturer. Gavin Newsom, the governor of the state of California in the United States, signed SB-244 , a bill granting the right to repair, on October 10, 2023, and the law will go into effect on July 1, 2024. has been announced.

Newsom Signs Legislation Governor 10.10.23 | California Governor
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/10/governor-newsom-signs-legislation-10-10-23/



Right-to-repair is now the law in California - The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/23910066/right-to-repair-law-newsom-california-sb-244

California's 'right to repair' bill is now California's 'right to repair' law
https://www.engadget.com/californias-right-to-repair-bill-is-now-californias-right-to-repair-law-232526782.html

'Right to repair' is a right that allows users who have purchased products such as PCs and smartphones to repair the product themselves without going through the manufacturer's repair service. In fields such as electronic equipment, only manufacturers and specific repair companies could repair products, but this system was criticized for being ``monopolistic''.

Previous right-to-repair laws have been approved in states such as New York , Minnesota , and Colorado .

A law recognizing the 'right to repair' has been enacted into law and will be effective in New York from July 1, 2023 - GIGAZINE



SB-244, a law that recognizes the right to repair, was submitted to the California State Assembly in 2019, and after much discussion, it was approved by the state assembly in September 2023.

SB-244, signed by Mr. Newsom, requires device manufacturers to provide replacement parts, repair tools, and products for electronic devices sold for between $50 and $99. It stipulates that documents must be retained for a minimum of three years. In addition, products costing more than $100 (approximately 15,000 yen) are required to store replacement parts for 7 years, and if they violate the law, they will be subject to a penalty of $1,000 (approximately 150,000 yen) per day for the first violation. A second violation will result in a fine of $2,000 (approximately 300,000 yen) per day, and thereafter a fine of $5,000 (approximately 740,000 yen) per day.



'The passage of SB-244 is a victory for consumers and the environment,' said Jen Engstrom, one of the bill's sponsors. We have used them to manufacture smartphones and other electronic devices.However, these products are thrown away after only a few years of use. 'We needed to be able to repair it ourselves, and now, thanks to years of support, we have the right to do so in California.'

'We are pleased that the Governor has signed SB-244,' said Susan Eggman of California. We are so grateful to our supporters who have supported us, and to the manufacturers who have helped us recognize the right to repair.This legislation will support small repair businesses and provide consumers with a This is a law that can protect the environment by giving people repair options.'




In response to SB-244, Apple also stated, ``Home appliance manufacturers are not required to provide a method for disabling security features to prevent theft,'' and ``Repairers are not required to use non-genuine or used parts.'' Although there are some conditions, such as 'requiring disclosure,' the company has agreed to the policy.

Apple changes policy to support 'right to repair', but with conditions - GIGAZINE



SB-244 was signed by Newsom and is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2024. Electronic devices and appliances covered by SB-244 are products sold in California after July 1, 2021. On the other hand, video game consoles such as PlayStation 5 and alarm systems are not covered.

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