More than a dozen states have introduced legislation that would give consumers more control over the electronics that they buy. Under “right to repair” laws, tech manufacturers would be required to provide manuals, documentation, and, in many cases, parts for purchase in order to allow consumers and third-party companies to repair their electronic devices.

The laws are modeled after similar legislation that requires automakers to provide parts for purchase and documentation on how to fix various parts of their vehicles, including the electronics. The original right-to-repair law for car owners was passed in Massachusetts in 2012. This led to a national agreement with the auto industry, which collectively agreed to adhere to the Massachusetts law nationwide.