Oregon's Right-to-Repair Law First In U.S. to Ban Parts Pairing - IGN

Oregon passes new right-to-repair law, first in U.S. to ban parts pairing tactics by manufacturers
Law requires manufacturers to provide documentation, tools, parts to consumers and repair shops without overcharging
Bans parts pairing, where manufacturers dictate what replacement parts must be used to fix devices
Law does not cover devices made before 2025 or video game consoles
Consoles exempt due to lobbying by Entertainment Software Association, which argues right-to-repair enables piracy