Washington’s New Repair Law: A Fix for Frustrated Owners and Broken Electronics!
Right to repair is now law in Washington! Gov. Ferguson signed bills allowing access to tools, parts, and information for fixing personal electronics, appliances, and wheelchairs. It’s a victory for common sense: owning something means you decide who repairs it. Cheers to DIY and fewer awkward repair shop conversations!
Hot Take:
Finally, Washington is legalizing something everyone can actually get behind: the right to fix their own stuff! Kudos to Governor Bob Ferguson for signing not one, but two bills that empower Washingtonians to channel their inner Mr. Fix-It. So grab your toolbox, Washington, because you’re officially licensed to tinker, repair, and save a few bucks—without voiding any warranties. Now, if only we could fix the traffic on I-5 this easily…
Key Points:
- Washington’s Governor signed two right-to-repair bills into law.
- These laws grant access to tools, parts, and information for personal electronics, appliances, and wheelchairs.
- Support came from a coalition including consumer advocates, environmentalists, and tech giants like Google and Microsoft.
- The U.S. Army is also revisiting right-to-repair in its contracts.
- Washington is the eighth state to pass right-to-repair legislation.