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Colorado Advances Right-to-Repair Laws, Exempts Critical Tech

4/3/2026

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Colorado has enacted right-to-repair laws since 2022 permitting repairs of wheelchairs, farming equipment, and electronics.
Danny Katz of the Colorado Public Interest Research Group says Colorado has the most comprehensive repair rights.
Some manufacturers support greater repairability while many oppose it due to potential profit losses.
Colorado lawmakers advanced SB26-090 to exempt critical infrastructure technology from existing right-to-repair laws, with changes taking effect in January 2026.

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Colorado has enacted right-to-repair laws since 2022 permitting repairs of wheelchairs, farming equipment, and electronics.
Danny Katz of the Colorado Public Interest Research Group says Colorado has the most comprehensive repair rights.
Some manufacturers support greater repairability while many oppose it due to potential profit losses.
Colorado lawmakers advanced SB26-090 to exempt critical infrastructure technology from existing right-to-repair laws, with changes taking effect in January 2026.