Right to Repair · New York
Digital Fair Repair Act
S 4104 - enacted in New York.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2022
- Enacted
- 9
- States with right to repair laws
- 62/100
- New York strictness
The bottom line
Digital Fair Repair Act is an enacted law in New York, part of a still-emerging right to repair landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2023-12-28
- 9
- states have right to repair laws
- 10/10
- right to repair laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- New York strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official New York legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Digital Fair Repair Act
Digital Fair Repair Act (S 4104) is an enacted law in New York under the Right to Repair category. It was enacted on 2022-12-29 and becomes effective on 2023-12-28. New York currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 7 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 10 right to repair statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 9 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places New York within a still-emerging right to repair landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in S 4104 itself.
Applicability under Digital Fair Repair Act: Digital equipment manufactured/sold in NY after Jul 2023. Penalty exposure is documented as: AG enforcement. $500/violation. Notable exemptions: Motor vehicles, medical devices, home appliances, off-road, public safety..
Summary
First state right to repair law for consumer electronics.
Key Requirements
OEMs: parts, tools, documentation on fair terms. Diagnostic/service manuals and schematics.
Penalties
AG enforcement. $500/violation.
Applicability
Digital equipment manufactured/sold in NY after Jul 2023.
Exemptions
Motor vehicles, medical devices, home appliances, off-road, public safety.
Official Source
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4104How New York compares on right to repair
9 states regulate right to repair - New York ranks #6 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 6 | New York (this state) | 62 |
| 7 | Oregon | 62 |
| 8 | Washington | 62 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have right to repair regulations?
As of the last verification, 9 states have enacted right to repair regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. New York is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all right to repair regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Digital Fair Repair Act enacted?
Digital Fair Repair Act was enacted on 2022-12-29 and became effective on 2023-12-28. It was introduced as S 4104.
What are the penalties for violating Digital Fair Repair Act?
AG enforcement. $500/violation. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Digital Fair Repair Act apply to small businesses?
Digital equipment manufactured/sold in NY after Jul 2023. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does New York compare to other states on right to repair?
New York has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 7 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 9 states have enacted right to repair laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Digital Fair Repair Act?
The official text of Digital Fair Repair Act (S 4104) is available from the New York legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for right to repair compliance.
- Digital Fair Repair Act is enacted in New York, effective 2023-12-28. Official source
- 9 states now regulate right to repair; New York ranks #6 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation New York tracks across all five policy areas. New York profile
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