Legislation in Colorado that would have limited consumer repair rights has failed to advance through the state's legislative process.

Colorado has previously enacted laws supporting the right to repair, allowing consumers and independent repair shops greater access to parts, tools, and information needed to fix electronic devices and other products.

The recent proposed legislation would have reversed some of these consumer protections, potentially giving manufacturers more control over who can repair their products and how repairs are conducted.

Manufacturers have generally supported restrictions on independent repair, citing concerns about safety, security, and intellectual property. Consumer advocacy groups and independent repair businesses have opposed such restrictions, arguing they limit competition and increase costs for consumers.

The failure of this legislation means Colorado's existing right-to-repair framework remains in place, continuing to provide consumers with repair options beyond manufacturer-authorized services.