Attempt to repeal Colorado's right-to-repair law fails
Summary
A bill in Colorado aimed at reducing repair rights for certain important technology was rejected. The bill would have allowed companies to limit access to repair tools for critical infrastructure, but many experts and advocates argued against it, saying it could harm consumers and did not effectively improve security.Key Facts
- Colorado has a law, effective in January 2026, that lets people access tools and guides to fix digital devices like phones and computers.
- The new bill, SB26-090, wanted to exclude “critical infrastructure” from these repair rights.
- Critical infrastructure was not clearly defined, which worried repair advocates.
- The bill passed the Colorado Senate but failed in the House committee after public hearings.
- Companies like Cisco and IBM supported the bill, citing security concerns.
- Opponents included repair groups, environmental organizations, local businesses, and cybersecurity experts.
- Experts explained that most cyberattacks happen remotely and don’t rely on physical repair tools.
- The bill was ultimately postponed indefinitely after a 7-to-4 vote against it in the House committee.
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