Last week, State Senator Louis Blessing (R-Colerain Township) introduced the “Digital Fair Repair Act”, which would require any manufacturer that produces digital products to publish information publicly on the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of their electronic or digital products, including both hardware and software.

The bill also prevents manufacturers from preventing or inhibiting the device from being repaired by a third party or using aftermarket tools or parts.

This is a continuation of the “Right to Repair” push in Ohio, with Senate Bill 73, also sponsored by Blessing, opposed by and defeated by the OMA in the previous General Assembly. 4/22/2025