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Morelle's 'Right to Repair' bill would ease tech companies' hold on consumers


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U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle has introduced a bill intended to protect consumers from being trapped into high repair costs by manufacturers of cellphones, laptop computers, and other products. The so-called "Right to Repair" legislation would require companies to make their repair instructions, parts, and tools available to consumers and third-party repair shops. The Irondequoit Democrat says it has been assumed for centuries that when you purchase a product, you own it and have the right to repair it
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