All Roll Calls
Yes: 236 • No: 3
WashingtonHB 14832025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Supporting the servicing and right to repair of certain products with digital electronics in a secure and reliable manner.
Sponsored By: Mia Gregerson (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 3 mixed.
Many devices exempt from right to repair
Many products are not covered by this law. Exemptions include motor vehicles, medical and life‑safety systems, power generation and storage gear, farm and construction equipment, some solar and grid‑connected systems, and electric vehicle charging gear. Video game consoles and certain set‑top boxes, modems, and routers from service providers are also exempt when replacement is provided at no charge. Low earth orbit broadband equipment made before 2044 is exempt. These carve‑outs limit right‑to‑repair to most consumer electronics.
Limits on software locks for repairs
Starting January 1, 2026, makers cannot use software locks to block or weaken working replacement parts. The rule applies to devices first manufactured and first sold or used in Washington after January 1, 2026. Makers also cannot show false “unknown part” warnings that affect use. Security carve‑out: stand‑alone biometric modules may still be paired, but not when bundled with common parts like a screen or battery.
Repair parts access for owners, with limits
Beginning January 1, 2026, makers must provide repair parts, tools (including software), and manuals on fair terms. This covers devices first manufactured and first sold or used in Washington on or after July 1, 2021. Owners and independent repair shops can get what is needed for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair. Limits: no duty to support modifications, to share more than the repair documentation they give authorized providers, or to reveal trade secrets except as needed for repair access. Makers need not supply items they cannot source, and the duty does not apply if they give an equal or better free replacement.
Privacy notices before device repair
Repair shops must give customers a written or electronic privacy notice before taking a device. The notice must explain how the shop protects data, steps customers can take (backup, wipe, or reset), and rights under Washington law. It may include warnings about possible criminal referrals and damages. Independent shops must also say when they use parts from non‑manufacturer suppliers.
Legal rules for repairs and enforcement
The law sets clear legal rules around repairs. Makers and authorized providers are not liable for damage caused by an independent repair or an owner, unless a design or manufacturing defect caused it. Any contract that tries to waive a maker’s duties under this law is void. Only the Washington Attorney General can enforce violations under the Consumer Protection Act; private people cannot sue under this chapter.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mia Gregerson
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Alex Ramel
Democratic • House
Beth Doglio
Democratic • House
Joe Fitzgibbon
Democratic • House
Julia Reed
Democratic • House
Kristine Reeves
Democratic • House
Lauren Davis
Democratic • House
Liz Berry
Democratic • House
Mary Fosse
Democratic • House
Natasha Hill
Democratic • House
Nicole Macri
Democratic • House
Sharon Wylie
Democratic • House
Steve Bergquist
Democratic • House
Strom Peterson
Democratic • House
Tarra Simmons
Democratic • House
Timm Ormsby
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/17/2025
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate
Yes: 94 • No: 1 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 4/10/2025
3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate
Yes: 48 • No: 1
House vote • 3/4/2025
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 94 • No: 1 • Other: 3
Actions Timeline
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/19/2025HouseChapter 353, 2025 Laws.
5/19/2025HouseGovernor signed.
5/19/2025legislatureDelivered to Governor.
4/22/2025legislaturePresident signed.
4/19/2025legislatureSpeaker signed.
4/18/2025legislaturePassed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3.
4/17/2025HouseHouse concurred in Senate amendments.
4/17/2025HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.
4/10/2025HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
4/10/2025HouseCommittee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
4/10/2025HousePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
4/7/2025HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
4/2/2025HouseENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
4/1/2025HouseFirst reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
3/7/2025HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3.
3/4/2025HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/4/2025HouseFloor amendment(s) adopted.
3/4/2025House1st substitute bill substituted.
3/4/2025HousePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2/13/2025HouseMinority; do not pass.
2/11/2025HouseTEDV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
2/11/2025HouseTEDV - Executive action taken by committee.
2/11/2025HouseFirst reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.
1/21/2025House
Bill Text
Session Law
5/22/2025
Bill as Passed Legislature
4/20/2025
Engrossed Substitute
3/5/2025
Substitute Bill
2/13/2025
Original Bill
1/21/2025
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