Oregon Passes Landmark Right to Repair Bill, Awaiting Governor's Signature

The bill, first in the US to ban parts pairing, garners mixed reactions from tech giants and aims to make electronics repairs more accessible.

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.