The California state Assembly has passed a right to repair Bill that allows consumers to fix devices at home. The bill, known as Senate Bill 244, is now awaiting the approval of Governor Gavin Newsom. If passed, manufacturers will be required to make repair manuals available to consumers, regardless of warranty. The legislation also mandates that repair facilities disclose if they are not authorized by the manufacturer and if they use replacement parts from a non-manufacturer supplier. The bill covers consumer electronics and appliances, but excludes game consoles and alarm systems. Apple has expressed support for the bill.

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