RIGHT TO REPAIR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ACT

SB 69, the "Right to Repair Consumer Electronics Act," requires manufacturers to provide independent repair shops and consumers with fair access to repair documentation, tools, and parts for consumer electronics sold in New Mexico. It specifically bans manufacturers from using software (called "parts pairing") to block non-original parts, reduce device functionality, or display misleading warnings after 2026. Manufacturers must offer these resources at no extra cost beyond reasonable shipping or printing fees, on terms equivalent to those given to their own authorized repair shops. The bill directly affects consumers who repair devices themselves, independent repair businesses, and electronics manufacturers selling products in New Mexico.