Tech industry lobbies to weaken Colorado's right-to-repair law

Major technology companies are actively campaigning to dilute Colorado's pioneering right-to-repair legislation, one of the most comprehensive consumer repair laws enacted in the United States. Industry trade groups have advanced amendments that would narrow device coverage, extend compliance timelines, and limit the types of repair documentation manufacturers must provide. Colorado's 2022 law and subsequent expansions have served as a legislative model for other states considering repair access mandates amid growing consumer frustration with manufacturer restrictions on independent servicing. Tech industry representatives argue the proposed changes are necessary for security and intellectual property protection, while repair advocates counter the modifications would effectively restore manufacturer control over the aftermarket. The lobbying effort intensifies as right-to-repair momentum builds federally, with the Federal Trade Commission pursuing enforcement actions and bipartisan congressional interest in national standards. Colorado legislators face pressure to balance economic development appeals from major tech employers against constituent demands for reduced repair costs and extended device lifespans.