California Passes Landmark Right to Repair Law, Requiring Tech Companies to Make Devices Easier to Fix

California has signed Right to Repair bill SB 244 into law, making it easier for owners to repair devices at third-party shops.

For products over $100, manufacturers must make repair parts available for 7 years. For under $100 products, 3 years.

Fines for non-compliance start at $1000 per day. Further violations lead to $5000 per day fines.

Apple initially opposed the bill but later supported it as protecting consumers and IP.

The law allows more repair choices for consumers, is environmentally friendly, and pushed companies like Google to offer longer support periods.