California Follows Europe’s Lead on USB-C Mandate for Devices

California would be the first state to require all laptops, phones and other electronic devices to be charged with USB-C cables under legislation a state legislative committee approved Tuesday.

The state Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection unanimously passed the bill sponsored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D). The legislation would implement the requirement for phones and laptops manufactured on or after 2026 and require wholesalers and retailers to give consumers the option to buy an electronic product with or without a charging device. Packaging on the product would need to indicate if there is a charging device and other information.

The ...