Under new right-to-repair law, Coloradans gain the power to repair their cell phones, computers, and more
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The policy puts Colorado at the forefront of a movement to give consumers more control over the devices they own.

Summary:

  • Colorado’s new right-to-repair law allows residents to repair their cell phones, computers, and other devices.
  • The law requires manufacturers like Samsung and Apple to provide documentation, software, and tools to device owners and independent repair shops at the same prices as authorized repair providers.
  • The law prohibits manufacturers from restricting replacement parts and displaying misleading alerts about parts.
  • The law passed on partisan lines, with Democrats in support and Republicans opposed, and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
  • Exemptions to the law include video game consoles, medical devices, electric car chargers, and more.
  • Opponents of the law argue it could pose security risks and impact device reliability, while supporters believe it promotes consumer choice and reduces electronic waste.
    • LesserAbe@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      It sucks! I’d guess this was an attempt to get something on the books and maybe they go back for exemptions later. Article says an earlier bill only applied to wheelchairs and then later they expanded to include agricultural equipment.

    • MxM111@kbin.social
      2·
      5 months ago

      I understand exception of medical devices where manufacturers carry huge responsibility if something goes wrong. But consoles???