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What right-to-repair policy should the state adopt?
Background
The state is considering a right-to-repair law that would require manufacturers of electronics, appliances, and farm equipment to provide parts, tools, and diagnostic information to consumers and independent repair shops. Supporters argue it lowers costs, reduces e-waste, and helps farmers and small businesses. Opponents warn of safety and cybersecurity risks and say proprietary designs could be exposed.
Options
- Enact a comprehensive right-to-repair law covering electronics, appliances, and farm equipment with access to parts, tools, and diagnostics
- Adopt a limited law focused on consumer electronics, with security provisions and exemptions for sensitive systems
- Require manufacturers to offer reasonably priced parts and manuals while allowing protections for device security features
- Promote voluntary manufacturer repair programs and transparency incentives instead of a mandate
- Make no changes to current law