The Fair Repair Act passes Washington House of Representatives
The Fair Repair Act passed through the full Washington House of Representatives for the first time on Saturday.
Dax
Tate
Zero Waste Campaign Associate, WashPIRG
Started on staff: 2022
B.A., magna cum laude, University of Washington; M.A., University of Victoria
Dax works on WashPIRG’s Zero Waste campaign with an emphasis on the right to repair. Dax lives in Seattle and spends his time running, reading and playing ultimate frisbee.
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Statement: The Fair Repair Act moves forward in the Legislature
On Thursday, the House Committee on Appropriations advanced the Fair Repair Act (HB 1392) by a vote of 18-12. The Fair Repair Act, sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson, would expand consumers’ access to parts, tools and information necessary for electronic device repair.
WashPIRG-backed bills to reduce plastic waste and make device repair easier advance in the legislature
The Fair Repair Act and the WRAP Act passed out of a key committee on Thursday.
Statement: The Fair Repair Act clears first legislative hurdle
On Wednesday, the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Business voted 7-6 to advance the Fair Repair Act (HB 1392). Sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson, the Fair Repair Act would make it easier for consumers to repair their personal electronic devices.
Fair Repair Act receives public hearings in the Washington state legislature
Last week, the Washington State Legislature held hearings for the Fair Repair Act (SB 5464/HB 1392), which would require manufacturers to provide consumers and independent repair shops with the parts, tools, and information needed to repair personal electronic devices.