FTC Testifies in Support of Colorado’s Right-to-Repair Law

Summary:

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a stance on right-to-repair measures across the country. The agency testified before the Colorado General Assembly's Committee on Business Affairs and Labor in support of proposed legislation (HB 24-1121) that would expand the state's right-to-repair laws to digital electronic equipment. The FTC aims to address repair restrictions, such as parts pairing, which can increase the cost of repair or drive consumers to purchase new items. The agency's testimony highlighted the lack of evidence to support manufacturers' justifications for these restrictions. The FTC believes that the proposed legislation protects Colorado consumers' access to cost-effective repairs and advances competition in repair markets.