"Oregon Governor Signs Landmark Right-to-Repair Law Banning Parts Pairing"

Oregon's new right-to-repair law, SB 1596, signed by Governor Tina Kotek, is the first in the U.S. to ban parts pairing, giving residents more control over their devices. However, the law only applies to products manufactured after January 1st, 2025, and excludes video game consoles. Parts pairing, a tactic used by manufacturers to dictate repair parts, is now prohibited, but the Entertainment Software Association has been vocal in opposing the inclusion of game consoles in right-to-repair legislation due to piracy concerns.