Washington State's legislature has successfully passed significant right-to-repair legislation for consumer electronics and wheelchairs, facilitating access to necessary parts and tools. The measure received support from diverse groups focusing on consumer rights, small businesses, and environmental sustainability. With the costs of new electronic devices expected to rise, the right to repair is increasingly viewed as an economic necessity. The legislation is now awaiting signature from Governor Bob Ferguson, with advocates urging action to ensure its enactment and striving to make Washington the eighth state with such laws.
The Washington legislature passed a strong right-to-repair bill that prohibits restrictions preventing consumers and businesses from accessing parts, manuals, and tools for repairs.
This spring marked the first time that all 50 states have considered right-to-repair legislation, with seven states already having passed related laws.
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