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.
“Those materials have to be made available at the same prices the manufacturer charges to authorized repair providers.”
One screen order $189. Three or more screens $120 a piece.