S.1359 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): E-Warranty Act of ...
S.1359 (114th Congress) proposes an “E-Warranty Act” allowing manufacturers to satisfy consumer warranty and product labeling requirements by providing the warranty terms online (e.g., on an Internet website) rather than only in physical documentation. The bill focuses on how warranty terms are made available and presented to consumers.
If enacted in a form applicable to consumer electronics, it could affect how Apple (and AppleCare+ marketers) present warranty/coverage terms—potentially shifting some disclosure and labeling requirements to online formats. However, because AppleCare+ is often structured as a separate service/plan beyond the basic product warranty, the practical impact would depend on whether the law treats extended service plans as “warranties” under the statute and what compliance obligations are imposed (e.g., notice, accessibility, and timing of online disclosures).
An Act To allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by displaying the terms of warranties on Internet websites, and ...
Country
United States
Region
The United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
Discovered
8/2/2026
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Language
English