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Cisco and IBM Push to Weaken Colorado's Right-to-Repair Law

4/8/2026

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Cisco Systems, Inc. and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) lobby Colorado lawmakers to weaken the right-to-repair law.
The bill would exempt hardware designated as 'critical infrastructure' from repair rules after Senate committee approved it.
Critics say the vague designation allows self-designated exemptions and erodes consumer rights.
Supporters include the Consumer Technology Association, noting some devices require specialized repairs.
Experts warn the measure could foster monopolies and hinder cybersecurity.

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Story summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) lobby Colorado lawmakers to weaken the right-to-repair law.
The bill would exempt hardware designated as 'critical infrastructure' from repair rules after Senate committee approved it.
Critics say the vague designation allows self-designated exemptions and erodes consumer rights.
Supporters include the Consumer Technology Association, noting some devices require specialized repairs.
Experts warn the measure could foster monopolies and hinder cybersecurity.