Fair Repair Act

# Fair Repair Act (S 3821) Summary **What It Would Do:** The Fair Repair Act would give consumers and independent repair shops greater legal rights to repair electronics and equipment they own. Specifically, the bill would require manufacturers to provide repair manuals, diagnostic tools, and replacement parts at reasonable prices to anyone who wants to fix broken devices—not just authorized repair centers. It would also restrict manufacturers from using software locks or legal threats to prevent people from repairing their own products. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact consumers, independent repair technicians, and electronics manufacturers (like Apple, John Deere, and similar companies).

Farmers, device owners, and small repair businesses would likely benefit, while manufacturers could face new compliance obligations. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been brought up for a vote in the full Senate. As introduced legislation, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill reflects growing momentum behind the "right to repair" movement, which argues that people should be able to fix their own devices rather than being forced into expensive manufacturer repairs.