"Oregon's Groundbreaking Right-to-Repair Law: What You Need to Know"
Oregon's SB 1596, a groundbreaking right-to-repair law, has passed the state legislature and is awaiting Governor Tina Kotek's decision. The law would ban "parts pairing" and require companies to provide repair materials to consumers at no extra cost, similar to California's law. However, it lacks a specific timeframe for companies to make these materials available. The bill exempts certain devices and only applies to electronics manufactured after January 1st, 2025. Apple opposed the bill, despite supporting California's similar law. CEO of iFixit, Kyle Weins, expressed pride in Oregon's progress in the right-to-repair movement.