'Right to Repair' for Electronics Reintroduced to Legislature

'Right to repair' for electronics reintroduced to Legislature

Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Penobscot, reintroduced legislation on Thursday that would make the "right to repair" for appliances and electronics available to Mainers.

Mainers throw sobbing eulogy for dead tech in 'right-to-repair' battle

They claim manufacturers are discarding technology early and retiring models that still work so customers will buy new ones.

New push for 'Right to Repair' in Maine aims to cut costs, reduce electronic waste

Advocates, lawmakers, and business owners in Maine are reigniting efforts for reforms to make it easier for consumers looking to get their phones and laptops fixed.

Mainers Fight for State 'Right to Repair' Law

AUGUSTA, MAINE -- Mainers are fighting for the right to repair their tech instead of buying new, in the hope of saving their wallets and the environment.

Maine bill would protect the right to repair your own devices - Maine Beacon

Sen. Mike Tipping (D-Orono) is renewing an effort to give Mainers more control over repairing their appliances and electronic devices after a similar proposal narrowly did not pass in the Legislature earlier this year. Tipping resubmitted legislation Thursday that would establish a “right to repair” for appliances and electronics in Maine. A previous version passed the Senate in April but fell two votes short in the House. “This is an important …