BILL · 2023–24 SESSION
SB 5464: Electronics repair
Promoting the fair servicing and repair of digital electronic equipment.
Summary
- Requires original manufacturers of digital electronic equipment and parts for such equipment to make available to any independent repair provider and owner any parts, tools, and documentation required for the maintenance and repair of such equipment and parts.
- Provides sole attorney general enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 19, 2023
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Derek Stanford (D-1)
- Introduced
- January 19, 2023 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 8, 2024
- Companion bill
- HB 1392
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to promoting the fair servicing and repair of digital electronic equipment in a safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable manner to increase access to appropriate and affordable digital electronic equipment, support small businesses and jobs, and enhance digital connectivity in Washington state;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Derek Stanford (D-1)
14 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
SB 5464 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5464 (2025–26) CDL federal standards
- SB 5464 (2021–22) In-person learning option
- SB 5464 (2019–20) Opioid overdose med./schools
- SB 5464 (2017–18) Washington investment trust
- SB 5464 (2015–16) Fishing guide/unlawfully
- SB 5464 (2013–14) Dental hygienists, assistnts
- SB 5464 (2011–12) Clean energy partnership
- SB 5464 (2009–10) Industrial insurance funds