Experience a historic moment as the Oregon House overwhelmingly passes a groundbreaking right to repair bill with an impressive 3-to-1 margin of 42 votes to 13. Imagine a state where your right to repair is protected like never before. If this bill becomes law, the northwestern state will join a select few in championing this cause with unprecedented vigor. Manufacturers are divided.
Back in January, Google wholeheartedly endorsed the bill. Witness an executive from the software giant praising Oregon as “a compelling model for other states to follow” in a public letter.
Apple, known for its vocal support of California’s legislation, has shown a more reserved stance. Experience a striking juxtaposition, especially in the shared elements of the bills. Oregon drew inspiration for much of their legislation from their southern neighbor. Embracing a similar stance to the California law, the company strongly supports Oregon’s approach.
“Apple concurs with the overwhelming majority of Senate Bill 1596,” stated John Perry, Apple’s senior manager of Secure System Design, during his testimony to state lawmakers last month. Experience the collaborative spirit of Senator Janeen Sollman through multiple engaging interactions. Senate Bill 1596 represents a significant stride towards ensuring that Oregon residents, like myself, have convenient and affordable access to device repairs.
Apple’s major concern with the bill revolves around the issue of “parts pairing.” Unlock the full potential of your repaired device with our exclusive proprietary components. Discover why Perry highlighted biometrics as a key area of concern:
Discover the potential risk: Under SB 1596’s current parts pairing wording, Apple might have to permit third-party biometric sensors to operate on our devices without any authentication, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to personal data. Prepare to be amazed by the potential impact on consumers, not only in Oregon but globally. Our limitations prevent us from restricting these provisions on a regional basis.
For repair advocates, the practice has long been a cause for concern. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) has officially petitioned the FTC to ban what they deem “one of the most pernicious obstacles to the right to repair.”
Discover the words of OPIRG state director Charlie Fisher: “I’m thrilled to announce our progress on an innovation more crucial than any new gadget—the freedom to repair our electronic devices.” Unlock the potential of your personal electronics with the Right to Repair, empowering Oregonians to maintain their devices hassle-free. Experience the power of conservation by preserving precious natural resources and eliminating waste. Introducing a refreshing alternative to a ‘throwaway’ system that values sustainability over disposability.
Senator Sollman recently shared his frustrations in an Eltrys interview about the challenges of communicating with Apple during the bill-crafting process.
“People were approaching me with potential changes, and I felt like I was playing the role of an operator, being the one responsible for presenting the changes rather than Apple themselves,” she shared with Eltrys. Experience the frustration. Explore the myriad changes introduced by Apple that align with the California bill. Two lingering items were causing them concern. One of the issues has been addressed to eliminate ambiguity in the bill. Discover the one part that will make them stand out on the hill—the parts pairing.
Experience the unprecedented bipartisan support for the bill in both the state Senate and House. On its way to the governor’s desk, where it could soon become law.
