There is a "right to repair" that already exists. It's just that some people don't like what that means - taking it to an authorized repair shop. Oftentimes this is done for liability reasons. If the repair is not done properly, there is a possibility of injury or property damage. <br />Of course, that's not always the case. Sometimes it is merely to generate more sales. Printer ink cartridges are a prime example. While it is true that the print head itself degrades over time, and that the ink needs to have certain characteristics, the heads last much longer than one original fill, and the inks are easily created so as to meet the specs. Luckily, these things work themselves out through the free-market, with manufacturers adding piercable refill ports on some ink cartridges.

In Massachusetts, legislators and voters passed legislation requiring automakers to provide affordable access to all tools, software and information used to repair late model cars and heavy duty vehicles. <br />--------------- <br />Does that include automakers who have a deep religious belief against providing such access? Also, who gets to decide what constitutes "affordable"?