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Right to Repair is now law in 5 states. H5017 supports the rights of users of powered wheelchairs and similar assistive devices to fix their purchases or hire someone they trust to help. Your voice is essential. Go to rhodeisland.repair.org and write about why you want your right to repair.

Colorado has proven itself a leader in Right to Repair with the most comprehensive legislation in the nation.  But opponents are already lobbying to undo the work before it takes effect in a year. In 2022, Colorado protected wheelchair owners’ right to fix their own mobility devices—the first Right to Repair bill to pass in … Continued

Right to Repair is now law in five states.  Arkansans should have the same options to fix their stuff as elsewhere by passing Right to Repair legislation in 2025. It’s yours. You own it. You shouldn’t have to beg the manufacturer for permission to fix it when it breaks. Tell your legislator that you want … Continued

Right to Repair is now law in five states.  Alabamans should be able to fix their stuff too without having to go out of state for help. In 2025, Alabama is considering HB75, which would secure the Right to Repair for wheelchairs. Even though people rely on their wheelchairs to get around, they’re infamously hard … Continued

Right to Repair is now law in five states. Alaskans should have the same options to fix the stuff they bought without having to travel to the lower 48 for help. Alaska can pass Right to Repair in 2025 with your help. Tell your representatives in the Alaska State Legislature what you want to fix and … Continued

California has passed two Right to Repair laws: SB 244 (2022), protecting your right to repair electronics and appliances, and SB 1384 (2024), protecting your right to repair powered wheelchairs. No other repair bills are currently under consideration in California—although of course there are many other things people want to fix. If there’s something that … Continued

Connecticut has long been a leader in manufacturing, in shipbuilding, in invention—the sewing machine was invented in Connecticut. People who make things are natural repair enthusiasts and don’t like being told that they can’t choose where to get their things fixed. But in Connecticut, manufacturers can still restrict repair. This year, Connecticut’s House and Senate … Continued

Right to Repair is now law in five states.  Arizonans should have the same options to fix their stuff as elsewhere by passing Right to Repair legislation in 2025. It’s yours. You own it. You shouldn’t have to beg the manufacturer for permission to fix it when it breaks. Tell your legislators that you want … Continued

Right to Repair is now law in five states.  Delawareans should have the same rights to fix their stuff without having to travel out of state for help. Members of the Delaware General Assembly can pass Right to Repair in 2025 with your help. Tell your representatives what you want to fix and why.