Right to Repair · Oregon
Oregon Right to Repair Act
SB 1596 - enacted in Oregon.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2024
- Enacted
- 9
- States with right to repair laws
- 62/100
- Oregon strictness
The bottom line
Oregon Right to Repair Act is an enacted law in Oregon, part of a still-emerging right to repair landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2025-01-01
- 9
- states have right to repair laws
- 10/10
- right to repair laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- Oregon strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Oregon legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Oregon Right to Repair Act
Oregon Right to Repair Act (SB 1596) is an enacted law in Oregon under the Right to Repair category. It was enacted on 2024-03-27 and becomes effective on 2025-01-01. Oregon currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 8 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 10 right to repair statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 9 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Oregon within a still-emerging right to repair landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in SB 1596 itself.
Applicability under Oregon Right to Repair Act: Consumer electronics sold in OR after Jan 2015. Penalty exposure is documented as: AG enforcement from 2027. Unlawful trade practice. Notable exemptions: Motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road..
Summary
Comprehensive parts pairing restriction. Covers products sold after Jan 2015 — broadest.
Key Requirements
Parts, tools, docs. Broad parts pairing ban. Products sold after Jan 2015.
Penalties
AG enforcement from 2027. Unlawful trade practice.
Applicability
Consumer electronics sold in OR after Jan 2015.
Exemptions
Motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road.
How Oregon compares on right to repair
9 states regulate right to repair - Oregon ranks #7 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 6 | New York | 62 |
| 7 | Oregon (this state) | 62 |
| 8 | Washington | 62 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have right to repair regulations?
As of the last verification, 9 states have enacted right to repair regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Oregon is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all right to repair regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Oregon Right to Repair Act enacted?
Oregon Right to Repair Act was enacted on 2024-03-27 and became effective on 2025-01-01. It was introduced as SB 1596.
What are the penalties for violating Oregon Right to Repair Act?
AG enforcement from 2027. Unlawful trade practice. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Oregon Right to Repair Act apply to small businesses?
Consumer electronics sold in OR after Jan 2015. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Oregon compare to other states on right to repair?
Oregon has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 8 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 9 states have enacted right to repair laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Oregon Right to Repair Act?
The official text of Oregon Right to Repair Act (SB 1596) is available from the Oregon legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for right to repair compliance.
- Oregon Right to Repair Act is enacted in Oregon, effective 2025-01-01. Official source
- 9 states now regulate right to repair; Oregon ranks #7 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Oregon tracks across all five policy areas. Oregon profile
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