Washingtonians may soon have the "right to repair" their technology
A new law waiting to be signed by the governor would give you more options when your technology breaks.
House Bill 1483 establishes a “right to repair” for consumer electronics, including tech like phones, laptops, and home appliances.
Its partner bill in the Senate (SB 5680) also establishes the right to repair electric wheelchairs.
This is part of a larger, nationwide movement to create more accessible technology. If the governor signs these bills into law, Washington will be the seventh state to have a right to repair on the books.
But, what exactly will this mean for…
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