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Oregon is about to sign — or veto — the strongest right-to-repair law yet

So long, parts pairing?

Oregon’s landmark right-to-repair law is nearly here — today, , and is headed to Governor Tina Kotek’s desk to sign or veto within the next five days. It also comes with typical carveouts for video game consoles, medical devices, HVAC equipment, energy storage, various kinds of engines... and electric toothbrushes. We spoke with iFixit CEO Kyle Weins about parts pairing, and how the fight for right-to-repair was just getting started, on this October episode of The Vergecast:

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