The bill will require manufacturing companies to stop gatekeeping tools and parts necessary for self-repair.
SALEM, Oregon — Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a bill several years in the making, which protects the right of consumers to repair the electronic devices that they purchase. The governor signed Senate Bill 1596, also known as the Right to Repair Act, on Wednesday.
“This is a win for consumers and will help bridge our digital divide and support small businesses across our state,” she said in a press release.
According to state lawmakers, Senate Bill 1596 will require manufacturing companies to make diagnostic tools, information and
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