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Oregon governor signs nation’s first right-to-repair bill that bans parts pairing

Starting in 2025, devices can't block repair parts with software pairing checks.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/oregon-governor-signs-nations-first-right-to-repair-bill-that-bans-part-pairing/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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@arstechnica does an ink cartridge count?

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@arstechnica Oregon’s new right-to-repair law, the first of its kind, is a significant step towards consumer rights. Starting 2025, it bans software checks that block repair parts, promoting repairability and reducing electronic waste. This could set a precedent for other states to follow.

anarchy79 ,
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@arstechnica I thought sanity was dead.

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@arstechnica oh this is wonderful news

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@arstechnica finally some good news for once

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