A Colorado bill that would have repealed key provisions of the state's right-to-repair law for digital electronics has been defeated in a 7-4 committee vote. The bill, supported by tech companies like Cisco and IBM, sought to create a 'critical infrastructure' exception that repair advocates argued would undermine consumer protections. The failure marks a significant victory for right-to-repair advocates and sets a precedent for similar battles in other states.
Background
Right-to-repair laws require manufacturers to provide consumers and independent repair shops with access to tools, parts, and documentation needed to fix electronic devices. Tech companies have historically opposed these laws, arguing they compromise security and intellectual property.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10