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canopic jug [soylentnews.org] writes:

A legislator in Canada has proposed a bill to ensure that individuals and indpendent shops can repair brand-name devices [vice.com]. If on the off chance that the bill becomes law, major hardware vendors will have to change how they sell their products.

On Thursday, Coteau introduced a private member’s bill in provincial parliament that, if passed, would be the first “right to repair” law for electronic devices in North America. More than a dozen US states are currently considering similar bills, but nothing is on the books yet in the US or in Canada.

The legislation proposes that tech companies make diagnostic tools, repair manuals, and official parts available to consumers at their request. The legislation would also require that any new products ship with a repair manual. Documents provided to consumers must be free unless they request paper copies, and parts, tools, and software must be provided at a fair price.

Earlier on SN:
Apple's T2 Security Chip Can Prevent Unauthorized Third-Party Repair of Devices [soylentnews.org]
Yes, Americans, You Can Break Anti-Piracy DRM If You Want to Repair Some of Your Kit – US Govt [soylentnews.org]
45 Out of 50 Electronics Companies Illegally Void Warranties After Independent Repair, Sting Reveals [soylentnews.org]
The Right to Repair Battle Has Come to California [soylentnews.org]
Apple's T2 Security Chip Can Prevent Unauthorized Third-Party Repair of Devices [soylentnews.org]

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