Colorado governor Jared Polis signed a Right to Repair bill, expanding repairability rules to consumer electronics.

Colorado governor Jared Polis signed a Right to Repair bill, making the state one of the best jurisdictions for electronics repairers. The new rule expands previous repairability rules for farm equipment and wheelchairs to include consumer electronics and prohibits parts pairing technology often used to stymie repairability. This requires manufacturer consent to install new parts in a damaged device. The law aims to save money, strengthen small businesses, and reduce technology waste.

May 29, 2024
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