Dear Rhode Islanders,

It's time to speak out for your right to repair

This year, the people of Rhode Island have two chances to guarantee their right to repair their stuff.

H7095 covers everything with a chip—cell phones, laptops, smart watches, refrigerators. It makes sure that you can get all the parts, tools, and documentation you (or a repair shop of your choice) need to fix your stuff. It also goes further than bills that have passed in New York, Minnesota, and California, banning the manufacturer monopoly practice of parts pairing.

H 7229 makes sure farmers can get what they need to fix their farm equipment—keeping groceries affordable for everyone else.

It’s yours. You own it. You shouldn’t have to beg the manufacturer for permission to fix it when it breaks. Tell your legislator that you want the right to repair.

There are two easy ways to get in touch: call and write. We’ll track down your legislator’s contact info for you.

Tell your repair story

** This form does not work for addresses outside of Rhode Island — and may not work for some rural addresses. If you cannot use this form, do not be deterred. Look up your local Rhode Island representative the old-fashioned way, tell them you support Fair Repair, and tell them why. **

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Common Questions about Right to Repair

What does Right to Repair do?

Right to Repair is simple. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get back on with your life.

That sounds great! Who would be against that?

Well, manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don’t like the idea. When your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and service.

Is Right to Repair a new concept?

Nope! We already have right to repair for cars—that’s why you can take your Ford into a local mechanic. They have all the same software diagnostics and service manuals that the dealerships have. This is the result of decades of auto Right to Repair legislation—laws that have been a resounding success.

How can I get involved?

It’s time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out. Write or call your legislator. Tell them you support the Fair Repair Act. Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and accessible. Stand up for your right to repair in Rhode Island!

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