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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1483

HB 1483: Digital electronics/repair

Supporting the servicing and right to repair of certain products with digital electronics in a secure and reliable manner to increase access and affordability for Washingtonians.

Summary

  • Establishes the Right to Repair Act (Repair Act), which requires original manufacturers of digital electronic products to make available to independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms certain parts, tools, and documentation for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of digital electronic products.
  • Contains certain exceptions for when parts, tools, and documentation do not have to be made available to independent repair providers.
  • Provides for enforcement by the Attorney General pursuant to the Consumer Protection Act.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1483), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 13, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 19, 2025
  6. LawMay 19, 2025
Prime sponsor
Mia Gregerson (D-33)
Introduced
January 21, 2025 in the House
Last action
May 19, 2025
Session law
Chapter 353, Laws of 2025
Companion bill
SB 5423
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1483, SHB 1483, ESHB 1483

AN ACT Relating to supporting the servicing and right to repair of certain products with digital electronics in a secure and reliable manner to increase access and affordability for Washingtonians;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mia Gregerson (D-33)

15 co-sponsors (15 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Kristine Reeves D-30Sharon Wylie D-49Liz Berry D-36Beth Doglio D-22Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Lauren Davis D-32Julia Reed D-36Alex Ramel D-40Steve Bergquist D-11Strom Peterson D-21Nicole Macri D-43Mary Fosse D-38Timm Ormsby D-3Natasha Hill D-3Tarra Simmons D-23

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1483
94 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56003
Republican38100
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 10, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1483
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29100
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Nay (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2025
Version voted on: ESHB 1483
94 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican36102
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (1)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025. (ESHB 1483)
  2. Chapter 353, 2025 Laws. (ESHB 1483)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1483)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1483)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1483)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1483)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1483)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1483)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1483)
  10. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1483)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1483)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1483)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1483)
  14. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1483)
  15. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESHB 1483)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1483)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1483)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1483)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1483)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1483)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1483)
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  25. TEDV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1483)
  26. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1483)
  27. TEDV - Executive action taken by committee.
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. TEDV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

HB 1483 in other sessions

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