Tech companies are trying to neuter Colorado’s landmark right-to-repair law
Tech firms seek to weaken Colorado's repair rights legislation.
Tech companies are attempting to weaken Colorado's right-to-repair law, which grants consumers the ability to fix their own devices. A recent bill, SB26-090, aims to exempt critical infrastructure from these repair rights, garnering support from major manufacturers like Cisco and IBM, who cite cybersecurity concerns. However, repair advocates argue that the bill's vague language could significantly limit consumer repair options and empower manufacturers to restrict access to necessary tools and parts.
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The Colorado Senate committee advanced bill SB26-090, which aims to exempt critical infrastructure from repair laws.
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Tech giants like Cisco and IBM support the bill, citing cybersecurity concerns.
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Repair advocates argue the bill's vague language could undermine consumer repair rights.
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