[Home](/)/[Resources](/resources)/US Right to Repair State Laws for Electronics USConsumer productsRegulation guide # US Right to Repair State Laws for Electronics A growing list of US states now require manufacturers of electronics to make parts, tools, and repair documentation available to consumers and independent repair shops. Each state law has its own scope, product thresholds, and exemptions, so a single national repair-support program has to be built around the most demanding state, not the average one. Copy Link[Share on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/?text=https%3A%2F%2Fkrono-labs.com%2Fguides%2Fus-right-to-repair-state-laws) At a glance Federal right-to-repair law None (state-level only) Lead states CA, CO, MN, NY, OR California law SB 244, effective July 2024 Common obligation Parts, tools, and documentation access Common exemption Certain new products below an age threshold ## The core obligation across state laws ### Parts, tools, and documentation Every enacted state right-to-repair law follows a similar core structure: manufacturers must make replacement parts, diagnostic and repair tools, and repair documentation available to consumers and independent repair providers on reasonable terms, not only to authorized service networks. ### Fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms The laws typically require that access be offered on terms comparable to those given to the manufacturer’s own authorized repair network — a manufacturer cannot offer parts to authorized shops at a workable price while pricing independent shops out of the market. ### Documentation includes diagnostics, not just manuals Repair documentation obligations generally extend to schematics, diagnostic software or codes, and firmware needed to complete a repair — not merely a printed user manual. ## How the state laws differ ### California SB 244 Covers electronics and appliances, with a seven-year parts/documentation availability window for products over $100 and three years for products between $50 and $100; took effect July 1, 2024. ### Minnesota Digital Fair Repair Act Covers digital electronic equipment sold in Minnesota; requires manufacturers to offer the same parts, tools, and documentation to independent repair providers as to authorized ones, with common carve-outs for certain product categories. ### Colorado, New York, and Oregon Colorado and Oregon have enacted their own right-to-repair statutes with product-category and exemption differences from California and Minnesota; New York’s Digital Fair Repair Act, one of the earliest, applies specifically to digital electronic products sold to consumers. ### Exemptions common across states Most state laws exclude certain categories such as motor vehicles, medical devices, and some game consoles or security-sensitive equipment, and several exempt products that were not sold in the state after a certain date. ## Building a compliant repair-support program 01 Inventory which of your products are "digital electronic equipment" or fall within each state’s defined scope — game consoles, medical devices, and certain other categories are commonly carved out. 02 Confirm the applicable availability window per state (parts and documentation must remain accessible for a period tied to the product’s price tier or category). 03 Stand up a channel — a parts portal, documentation site, or distributor relationship — that independent repair shops and consumers can actually use, not only your authorized network. 04 Price parts and tools on terms comparable to what your authorized network pays, and document that comparison in case of a state inquiry. 05 Track new state right-to-repair enactments; the list of covered states has grown steadily and is likely to keep expanding. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a federal right-to-repair law in the US? No general federal right-to-repair statute exists for electronics as of now. The FTC has taken enforcement positions against repair restrictions under existing consumer protection and antitrust authority, but the affirmative parts-and-documentation obligations come from state law. ### Does right-to-repair apply to software and firmware, or just physical parts? Most state laws extend to the documentation, diagnostic tools, and firmware needed to complete a repair, not just physical replacement parts — a manufacturer that provides parts but withholds necessary firmware or diagnostic access can still be out of compliance. ### What products are typically exempt? Common exemptions across the enacted state laws include motor vehicles, medical devices, some video game consoles, and certain security or life-safety equipment, though the exact exemption list differs by state statute. ### If I comply with California SB 244, am I automatically compliant everywhere? Not necessarily. Each state law has its own scope, thresholds, and exemptions. Building to California’s requirements covers much of the common ground, but Minnesota, Colorado, New York, and Oregon each have provisions worth checking individually before assuming full multi-state compliance. **Disclaimer:** This page is an educational resource only and does not constitute legal advice. State right-to-repair laws are a fast-moving area with new states enacting statutes regularly — verify current requirements against the specific state law text and consult qualified counsel before making product or business decisions. 🇺🇸 US roadmap for your product Every standard, document, and test that applies — free, no account required. See your free roadmap[ Want an expert to take your product through 🇺🇸 US compliance for you? One consultant from Krono's compliance team takes your product from requirements to legal sale, with a fixed quote before any work starts. 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