Colorado has enacted a comprehensive 'right-to-repair' law, signed by Governor Jared Polis, which mandates that tech companies like Apple and Samsung allow consumers to repair their own electronic devices. The legislation requires manufacturers to provide software, tools, and manuals to both repair shops and individuals at no extra charge. This law, considered one of the broadest in the United States and described as the 'best in the world,' includes a strong ban on parts pairing and takes effect on January 1, 2026. The bill, championed by state senators Nick Hinrichsen and Jeff Bridges, aims to make it easier for Coloradans to fix cracked phone screens, malfunctioning equipment, broken cell phones, gaming systems, and other electronic devices, potentially reducing repair costs and electronic waste.
This week, I signed a new law to expand existing right-to-repair laws to include things like cell phones, TVs, gaming consoles, and other consumer electronics. https://t.co/hByiT3mZMz https://t.co/gi2iOoHrEr
Why right to repair in general doesn’t make sense and probably so. https://t.co/PYY1bgKH63
DIY is in our DNA – yet companies make it a pain for us to make simple repairs like replacing a phone or laptop battery. I intro'd the Fair Repair Act to protect your right to fix your own stuff or take it to the shop you want – and it'll make repairs easier and less expensive.
Colorado governor Jared Polis signs a right-to-repair bill that includes a strong ban on parts pairing and takes effect on January 1, 2026 (@bviglia / The Register) https://t.co/errvqM3XCn 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/9ouZGrS4OJ
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill into law creating a “right to repair” for electronic devices. The law requires tech companies to make software, tools, and manuals available to repair shops and individuals — at no extra charge. https://t.co/BZlSUBiiRU
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Right to repair is now the law in Colorado: Device manufacturers have until January 1st, 2026, to comply with Colorado’s new rules. | Screenshot: iFixit via YouTube Colorado now has some of the broadest right-to-repair laws in the US… https://t.co/KX8HSpp4I2 #ai #ainews
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EXPANDING RIGHT TO REPAIR ✅ @NickForCO & @JeffBridges' bill to allow Coloradans to repair their own electronic equipment was signed into law today 🖊️ Now folks can fix their cracked phone screens, malfunctioning equipment & more! #coleg #copolitics https://t.co/KkQMEsBHrF
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Coloradans will soon have an easier time fixing their broken cell phones, gaming systems and other electronic devices under new “right-to-repair” legislation signed into law Tuesday. https://t.co/TwT5eM7CfJ