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A North Dakota special session bill draft would prevent manufacturers from voiding an equipment warranty solely because repairs were made by the owner or an independent repair operator. The article mentions this as part of a broader set of issues being considered by the state legislature.
If enacted, this “no-warranty-voiding for independent repairs” rule could limit a manufacturer’s ability to deny warranty coverage based on third-party or user repairs. While AppleCare+ is a separate service plan from the manufacturer’s warranty, AppleCare+ terms could be affected in practice if Apple must honor coverage even when devices are repaired outside Apple’s channels—depending on the exact statutory language and whether AppleCare+ exclusions are permitted.
The manufacturer may not void the equipment warranty due to repairs made by the owner or independent repair operator, according to the bill draft. Manufacturers ...
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United States
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The United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico
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8/16/2026
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English