Repair Rights Rally: Bipartisan Push to Free Up Fixes Across Devices
A broad right-to-repair movement is gaining bipartisan momentum across states and in Congress, arguing that consumers should be able to repair their own devices, cars, and appliances. Building on New York’s 2022 act, multiple states have enacted comprehensive laws and there are 57 right-to-repair bills across 22 states this year; federal efforts like the REPAIR Act and Fair Repair Act would extend access to repair data, while industry players differ—Deere and IBM show nuanced positions and NADA remains opposed to some provisions. Supporters say it lowers costs and expands choice; critics warn of safety, cybersecurity, IP concerns, and potential data collection.
- From car and phone to tractor owners, a populist wave is rising to end the 'captive' repair economy CNBC
- Across Colorado, people are fighting for the right to repair their stuff. Where can they go to learn how to do it? The Colorado Sun
- Consumer Reports urges Colorado senators to vote no on weakening the state’s right to repair law Consumers Union
- 'Right to repair' makes sense for Colorado consumers, but critical infrastructure is different | OPINION Trending Now Infrastructure
- MS advocacy group touts benefits of 'right-to-repair' movement Big News Network.com
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