Google Supports Oregon's Right to Repair Legislation

The tech giant releases a white paper outlining its approach to repair and sustainability amid restructuring of its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit lines.

Google has publicly voiced support for Oregon's Right to Repair (R2R) legislation, SB 542, and released a white paper outlining its approach to repair and sustainability.
The tech giant has previously opposed R2R legislation, but has shifted its stance in recent years, partnering with iFixit for self-repairs starting in 2022.
Google's white paper suggests that R2R regulations should focus on repairability outcomes rather than setting strict design standards, and should phase in on a sensible timeline that doesn't disrupt existing manufacturing schedules.
The company has committed to making repair parts accessible to the public and not requiring burdensome parts pairing or registration, and has reduced the cost and number of repair tools required for its devices.
Google's support for R2R legislation comes amid restructuring impacting the Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit lines.