Comment by everdrive

This is very welcome news if it passes. Non-replaceable batteries have NO redeeming qualities in my opinion. Some will say that they're important for waterproofing, but I previously owned an IP68 (ie, certified waterproof) mobile phone which had a user replaceable battery. It's clearly not a requirement. Being able to replace batteries as they go bad will go a long way towards reducing electronic waste, as devices can be used for significantly longer.