"Fair Repair Act"; concerns repairs to certain consumer electronics.

S 1723, the "Fair Repair Act," requires electronics manufacturers (like Apple or Samsung) to provide independent repair shops and consumers with the same repair documentation, parts, and diagnostic tools they offer to their own authorized service centers. It mandates that manufacturers make these resources available at no extra cost compared to authorized providers and on "fair and reasonable terms," considering factors like cost and affordability. The law specifically covers digital electronics (excluding motor vehicles) and prohibits manufacturers from withholding security-related repair information. It does not force manufacturers to share trade secrets or non-diagnostic materials, and the bill is currently pending in the Senate Commerce Committee.