Oregon adopts 'Right to Repair' law to help consumers fix broken electronics

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon's "Right to Repair" bill was signed into law by Gov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday in an effort to help consumers fix broken electronic devices instead of purchasing new ones, officials announced.

Senate Bill 1596, Oregon’s Right to Repair reform, aims to make repairing electronics fairer and more affordable by requiring original equipment manufacturers to provide repair tools and information to owners and independent repair providers to give consumers more options for fixing their electronics.