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Right to Repair

We publicly champion your right to repair — independent of any manufacturer program.

Signed into Law Washington · HB1483

Right to Repair (Digital Electronic Products)

Summary

Requires manufacturers of digital electronic products — including laptops, cell phones, and many home appliances — to provide parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repairers on fair and reasonable terms, and prohibits parts pairing for products made or sold in Washington on or after January 1, 2026.

Status timeline

  1. Introduced —
  2. Effective date 7/27/2025. 5/19/2025

Timeline from our tracked bill record, through 5/19/2025; official status linked under Sources. Changes are append-only and reviewed before appearing here.