Right to Repair Act, 2025
Sponsored by Rakocevic, Tom, Kernaghan, Terence, Vanthof, John · First Reading Ordered for Second Reading
- Creates a right to repair for electronics, appliances, farm equipment, vehicles, mobility aids and recreational vehicles
- Requires suppliers to give consumers or repair shops manuals, parts, tools and software needed for repairs
- Suppliers must generally provide documentation free and can only charge reasonable fees for parts, tools and software
- Suppliers must keep repair information for at least 7 years and vehicle repair data for at least 10 years
- Bans parts pairing tricks that block, weaken or overcharge for independent repairs
- Lets consumers get a free replacement or refund if a supplier refuses or cannot provide required repair support
- Allows courts to declare seriously defective motor vehicles and order repurchase, replacement or lease termination