Washington Right to Repair bill has first hearing of 2024

On Friday, the Right to Repair bill had its first hearing in the Washington state legislature. Sponsored by Representative Mia Gregerson, HB 1933 was heard in the Committee on Consumer Protection and Business. Many people testified in person and remotely, including disability rights advocates, small business owners, students, and environmental activists. To watch the hearing, click here.

This public hearing demonstrated that there is broad support for Right to Repair. Washingtonians want to be able to fix our stuff.

Right to Repair would require manufacturers to give consumers and independent repair shops access to the tools, parts, schematics, and information needed to repair consumer products. This year, the bill has expanded beyond personal electronics to also include appliances, farm equipment, and power wheelchairs. This means that more Washingtonians will be able to fix our stuff when it breaks. It would also save consumers money, decrease the huge amount of electronic waste that’s being sent to landfills, and conserve the natural resources required to build new items. 

To help support the Right to Repair, sign our petition below or use the legislative district finder to call your legislators and ask them to support the Right to Repair.