Across the U.S., the right-to-repair movement is gaining traction, changing the way Americans think about fixing their electronics, appliances, and even farm equipment. Driven partly by rising costs—exacerbated by tariffs on imported goods—and growing concerns over e-waste, consumers and advocates are pushing for laws that require manufacturers to make repair parts, tools, and manuals accessible. As of 2025, at least seven states—including California, New York, Colorado, and Minnesota—have passed right-to-repair legislation, with proposals active in all 50 states. Advocacy groups like iFixit, PIRG, and The Repair Association are at the forefront, campaigning for consumers’ ability to fix their own products rather than be forced to replace them.
Key victories are already reshaping industry practices. The U.S. Army recently added right-to-repair terms to its equipment contracts, aiming to lower maintenance costs and reduce dependency on suppliers—an effort championed by Senator Elizabeth Warren. In Colorado, farmers now have legal access to repair their own agricultural machinery, a major win in the battle against restrictive manufacturer controls. Meanwhile, New York’s Digital Fair Repair Act requires companies to supply repair tools and documentation for electronics sold in the state starting mid-2023. While tech companies continue to resist and attempt to water down legislation, the shift toward repairability marks a broader cultural and environmental awakening—one where fixing what we own becomes a right, not a privilege. More