Overview

• Oregon's state House has passed a right to repair bill with a 42 to 13 margin, aiming to make electronics repairs easier and more accessible.
• The legislation, pending the governor's signature, will be the first in the US to ban parts pairing, a practice that limits repairs to authorized service centers.
• Major tech companies have shown mixed reactions, with Google supporting the bill and Apple expressing security concerns over parts pairing.
• The bill applies to most electronics manufactured after 2015, excluding medical equipment, farm equipment, and video game consoles.
• If signed into law, the bill will require manufacturers to provide access to parts, tools, and repair information, aiming to reduce e-waste and promote sustainability.