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Washington gets the right to repair.
The state’s governor is the sixth to sign a bill requiring the availability of repair parts for most consumer electronics, including all phones, laptops, and tablets sold since July 1st, 2021. Like Oregon and Colorado’s laws, HB 1483 explicitly bans “parts pairing,” when manufacturers use software to prevent replacement parts working or display warning pop-ups.
A second law introduces even stricter requirements for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, requiring manufacturers to provide firmware for replacement parts.
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