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22 States Push Right to Repair Reforms Amid Criticism

4/8/2026

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  • Right to Repair reforms emphasize consistent repairability scores to guide consumer choices.
  • Twenty-two states pursue such legislation, with New York, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, and Washington having enacted laws.
  • Oregon and Colorado have banned parts pairing, hindering independent repairs.
  • Apple Inc. has allowed genuine parts, but critics say changes are insufficient due to third-party restrictions and software support timelines affecting device longevity.