Economy

Right to repair bills reach all 50 states

Wisconsin this month became the last state where legislation was introduced.

Austin Jenkins

01:37 PM, Feb 25, 2025

Colorado Rep. Brianna Titone sits in the wheel of a tractor on display before Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation that forces manufacturers to provide the necessary manuals, tools, parts and even software to farmers so they can fix their own machines Tuesday, April 25, 2023, during a ceremony outside the State Capitol in downtown Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The right to repair movement has reached a key milestone — legislation to help consumers fix things they own has now been introduced in all 50 states over the past eight years.

Wisconsin brought up the rear this month with a bill focused on farm equipment, according to tracking by the Public Interest Research Group.

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