Tag: Right to Repair

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New Report Flags Gaps in Right to Repair Compliance

Nearly half of reviewed products lacked accessible repair manuals, and 44% had no spare parts available, according to a new report from US PIRG.

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Pentagon Pushes for Right to Repair in Army Contracts

The Pentagon is directing the Army to seek right to repair provisions in contracts where access to maintenance tools and data is restricted by intellectual property.

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Proposed Fair Repair Act Excludes Medical Devices

Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.

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New Report Flags Gaps in Right to Repair Compliance

Nearly half of reviewed products lacked accessible repair manuals, and 44% had no spare parts available, according to a new report from US PIRG.

Massachusetts Senate Approves Right to Repair Amendment

Jul 22, 2022

The Massachusetts Senate became the second state in the nation to pass electronics right-to-repair legislation.

The Passage of the Right to Repair Bill Could Result in a National Policy Shift

Jun 17, 2022

New York passed the first electronics right-to-repair law in the U.S., which Right to Repair advocates hope indicates a greater sea change.

New York Passes Nation’s First Electronics Right-to-Repair Law

Jun 8, 2022

The law that was passed in New York represents a major win for the Movement, and has grand implications on medical equipment maintenance.

New Wheelchair Repair Report Deems Right to Repair Legislation ‘Essential’

Jun 3, 2022

A report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund found the constrained market for wheelchair service and repair in the U.S. makes long delays common.

Update: Advocates Stall Effort to Undermine Medical Right to Repair

May 19, 2022

The Clarifying Remanufacturing to Protect Patient Safety Act of 2022 was stalled by a large collective of medical industry professionals.

Colorado Set to Become First State with Right-to-Repair Wheelchair Law

May 11, 2022

The new bipartisan House bill would require medical OEMs to make parts, tools, and repair manuals available to powered wheelchair owners.

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Medtech Remanufacturing Is the New Battleground for Right-to-Repair Advocates

The remanufacturing of medical devices may start to become a larger part of the Right to Repair movement conversation.