Colorado Legislature Upholds Right-to-Repair Law, Rejects Exemptions for Critical Infrastructure
The Colorado Legislature has rejected a proposal to amend the state's right-to-repair law, which would have exempted IT equipment used in critical infrastructure from repair requirements. The existing law, which took effect in January, allows consumers and repair businesses to access the necessary tools to repair electronic devices. The proposed amendment aimed to create exceptions for equipment used in critical infrastructure, citing security concerns. However, the Colorado House State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee voted against the proposal, maintaining the broad scope of the right-to-repair law. The decision was supported by a coalition of cybersecurity experts, businesses, and repair advocates who argue that the law enhances security by allowing more entities to repair and maintain critical technology. 
