Congress Removes Military Right to Repair Provisions from Defense Bill
Bipartisan provisions that would have expanded military access to repair data and technical information were removed from the final FY26 defense authorization bill.
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Air Force Secretary Backs Right-to-Repair in Military Contracts
A Senate hearing highlighted support for right-to-repair in defense contracts, citing benefits like faster repairs, greater flexibility, and reduced contractor dependence.
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Right to Repair Laws Expand, But Medical Devices Remain Sidelined
All 50 states have introduced Right to Repair legislation, and seven have passed laws—largely focused on electronics and appliances—leaving questions about whether, and how, medical devices should be included.
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Congress Removes Military Right to Repair Provisions from Defense Bill
Bipartisan provisions that would have expanded military access to repair data and technical information were removed from the final FY26 defense authorization bill.
Avante Health Solutions Announces Major Right to Repair Development
Avante Health Solutions announced a significant turning point in the right to repair, specifically concerning the right to access, service, and maintain diagnostic imaging medical equipment manufactured by Philips Medical Systems for Avante’s customers who own the equipment.
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Inside the Right to Repair
The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum. But can the medical device segment of this debate make meaningful changes to the system for HTM repair any time soon?
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Medtech Groups Lose Challenge to Digital Piracy Rule in Device Repair Case
A lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing third-party access to copyrighted software for equipment diagnosis and repairs has been dismissed.
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MITA Opposes Right to Repair Provisions in FTC Energy Labeling Rule
MITA is publically opposing the application of right to repair provisions for medical devices in the draft Energy Labeling Rule.
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New York Breaks the Right to Repair Bill as it’s Signed Into Law
New amendments made to New York’s Digital Fair Repair Act, prior to it being signed by the state’s Governor, provide new exceptions for OEMs.
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Massachusetts Senate Approves Right to Repair Amendment
The Massachusetts Senate became the second state in the nation to pass electronics right-to-repair legislation.
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The Passage of the Right to Repair Bill Could Result in a National Policy Shift
New York passed the first electronics right-to-repair law in the U.S., which Right to Repair advocates hope indicates a greater sea change.
