Attempt to repeal Colorado's right-to-repair law fails

Colorado's right-to-repair law survived a significant industry-backed challenge when lawmakers rejected a bill that would have created broad exemptions for 'critical infrastructure,' defeating arguments from tech giants like Cisco and IBM that repair access poses cybersecurity risks. This precedent-setting vote signals that state legislatures are increasingly skeptical of corporate security-based arguments against repair legislation, though industry advocates are expected to continue lobbying efforts across other states considering similar laws. For IT organizations, this means preparing for an environment where device repair rights will likely expand, requiring new approaches to security, supply chain management, and customer support strategies.