HB 1483 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Supporting the servicing and right to repair of certain products with digital electronics in a secure and reliable manner.

HB 1483, also known as the "right to repair" bill, requires manufacturers of certain digital electronic products to make parts, tools, and repair documentation available to independent repair providers and product owners. This applies to consumer electronics like computers, cell phones, and appliances, aiming to increase access to affordable repair options for Washington residents. Manufacturers must offer these resources on fair and reasonable terms, with documentation and digital tools generally provided free of charge. The bill supports a competitive repair market and seeks to extend the useful life of products for consumers across the state. This legislation will become effective on July 27, 2025.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Signed May 19, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed Substitute Bill → Substitute Passed Legislature · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill added a formal certification of enrollment to confirm it passed both legislative chambers, and it modified an exemption for medical devices to clarify that the law does not apply to products manufactured primarily for medical use, including diagnostic and monitoring equipment.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was narrowed regarding medical devices by explicitly including diagnostic, monitoring, and control equipment in the exemption, ensuring these critical tools are not subject to the bill's requirements.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a Certification of Enrollment section to formally document that the bill passed the House and Senate with specific vote counts and dates.

ELIGIBILITY

Revised the exemption for medical devices to explicitly state that the law does not apply to digital electronic products or embedded software if they are manufactured primarily for use in a medical setting, such as for diagnosis or monitoring.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 10, 2025 · House Mar 4, 2025

How they voted

50–1

Passed

Total votes 51

Apr 10, 2025

D Democratic31

30 Yea 1 Nay

96% Yea

R Republican20

20 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 19, 2025

Signed into law

Governor signed.

executive

Apr 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Apr 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3.

lower

Apr 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

House concurred in Senate amendments.

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

upper

Apr 10, 2025

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (50-1)

senate

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.

upper

Mar 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM.

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.

lower

Jan 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 10:30 AM.

lower

1 primary · 15 co-sponsors