Oregon's state House has just passed by a 42 to 13 margin powerful right to repair legislation that ensures customers can get their stuff fixed anywhere. Once enshrined into state law, which now only requires the signature of the state governor, it will also put limits on parts pairing for all products manufactured from 2025 onwards, which will make it even easier to replace broken parts on haywire electronics without the manufacturer's official consent.
The legislation would require electronics manufacturers to make repairs easier for customers, such as with easy access to replacement parts, tools, and information on how to do it. It includes laptops, phones, and most standard electronics you'd expect, except for medical equipment, farm equipment, and video game consoles, notes iFixit.
