Washington residents now have legal backup when they decide to fix their own busted tech. Instead of being funneled straight to manufacturer repair centers, people with broken phones, laptops or common household appliances can turn to independent shops, backed by a new state law that forces manufacturers to share parts, diagnostic tools and repair instructions. Supporters say the shift should cut e‑waste, trim household costs and give small repair businesses a cleaner shot at keeping usable devices out of the trash.
How the law took effect
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the right-to-repair bills in May, and they were chaptered as Chapter 353, Laws of 2025. The enrolled bill sets a general effective date in late July 2025, while scheduling the law’s core…..