Right to Repair bills now in half the US

Right to Repair legislation has now been filed in 25 states, proving that our campaign has continued to expand support steadily since our first effort in 2014. Bills are in big states, small states, cold states, warm states and have been filed by Republicans and Democrats alike. Many of our bill sponsors have teamed with their counterparts across the aisle because repair is something we all need.

Manufacturers should note, if they haven't already, that these bills aren't going away. They come back stronger each year. The day of reckoning is coming, perhaps this year.

The time for manufacturers to give up on repair monopolies is now, while there is marketing and advertising value. The first manufacturer coming out in support of Right to Repair will get the press - the 9th won't even generate a mention.

Being on the right side of repair also legitimizes manufacturer claims on circular economy and the environmental. Savvy customers will pay more for products that last -- and the total cost of ownership always includes the costs of repairs. We call on manufacturers to drop their opposition to their own customers and fight with us for legal rights to fix the things we buy.

The world is watching.