Right to Repair · California
California Right to Repair Act
SB 244 - enacted in California.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2023
- Enacted
- 9
- States with right to repair laws
- 100/100
- California strictness
The bottom line
California Right to Repair Act is an enacted law in California, part of a still-emerging right to repair landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2024-07-01
- 9
- states have right to repair laws
- 10/10
- right to repair laws enacted nationally
- 100/100
- California strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official California legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: California Right to Repair Act
California Right to Repair Act (SB 244) is an enacted law in California under the Right to Repair category. It was enacted on 2023-10-10 and becomes effective on 2024-07-01. California currently reports 12 tracked regulations with 12 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 100/100 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 California within a still-emerging right to repair landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 244 itself.
Applicability under California Right to Repair Act: Electronics/appliances sold in CA after Jul 2021, $50+ wholesale. Penalty exposure is documented as: Consumers Legal Remedies Act civil penalties. Notable exemptions: Game consoles, motor vehicles, medical devices, large HVAC..
Summary
Longest support: 7 years for products over $100.
Key Requirements
$50-$99.99: 3 years support. $100+: 7 years. Fair and reasonable terms.
Penalties
Consumers Legal Remedies Act civil penalties.
Applicability
Electronics/appliances sold in CA after Jul 2021, $50+ wholesale.
Exemptions
Game consoles, motor vehicles, medical devices, large HVAC.
How California compares on right to repair
9 states regulate right to repair - California ranks #1 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California (this state) | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 6 | New York | 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. California 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 California Right to Repair Act enacted?
California Right to Repair Act was enacted on 2023-10-10 and became effective on 2024-07-01. It was introduced as SB 244.
What are the penalties for violating California Right to Repair Act?
Consumers Legal Remedies Act civil penalties. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does California Right to Repair Act apply to small businesses?
Electronics/appliances sold in CA after Jul 2021, $50+ wholesale. 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 California compare to other states on right to repair?
California has a regulatory strictness score of 100/100, based on 12 enacted regulations out of 12 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 California Right to Repair Act?
The official text of California Right to Repair Act (SB 244) is available from the California 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.
- California Right to Repair Act is enacted in California, effective 2024-07-01. Official source
- 9 states now regulate right to repair; California ranks #1 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation California tracks across all five policy areas. California profile
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