Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has just signed the bill after it was passed by the state legislature in April.
This bill is largely considered a big win for the right-to-repair movement.
The free documentation requirement, in particular, will be very helpful to everyone, not just Minnesota residents.
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Apple, however, hasnot been very committedto easy and accessible repairs.
This new law should help tighten Apple’s screws in this regard.
Notably, the rules don’t apply to certain categories.
Farm equipment, game consoles, motor vehicles, and medical devices are excepted from the law.
