Wash. Lawmakers to Consider Right to Repair Bill
A Washington state bill would establish a right to repair for certain electronic devices. The state Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology will meet Friday to consider the bill, S-5423, which 13 Senate Democrats introduced. The bill notes that…
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the "need for more accessible and affordable repair options is felt more acutely among specific sectors of the population, notably Washington residents in rural areas and people who earn low incomes." It also cites a growing number of states with similar legislation. The bill would "broaden access to the information and tools necessary to repair digital electronic products."