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On January 1, 2026, legislation goes into effect to save consumers money and combat electronic waste. HB24-1121 extends Colorado’s right to repair laws to certain electronic equipment, including cell phones, computers and televisions.
“From pulling up directions to contacting your loved ones, cell phones have become a necessity in our daily lives, and we should have more choices on how to fix them when they break,” said Rep. Brianna Titone, D-Arvada. “This law gives Coloradans the tools they need to fix their broken electronics, saving them money and time on costly repairs. Right to repair laws, like this one, are important for empowering consumers and keeping e-waste out of our landfills. I’m proud to carry this right to repair law to save Coloradans money on everyday electronics like computers, cell phones and household appliances.”
“For generations, whenever one of our tools broke we just went and fixed it,” said Sen. Jeff Bridges, D-Arapahoe County. “Today, most manufacturers make that deliberately impossible to do. The legislation we passed bans practices like parts pairing and software restrictions that lock in customers. This is the first right to repair bill that Google, Apple, and independent repair shops all agreed on. The language we developed here in the Senate has even served as a model in other states and other countries. It's good for consumers, small businesses, and our economy.”
“Consumers should have the right to fix their stuff—computers and cell phones included,” said Rep. Steven Woodrow, D-Denver. “With this law going into effect, consumers will be able to access the tools and tech they need. Added bonus: it saves Coloradans money while reducing waste and pollution.”
“Restrictions on consumers’ ability to fix their cell phones, computers, and other devices lead to surging costs, monopolistic business practices, and thousands of electronics being needlessly thrown out every day,” said Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: if you can’t repair something that’s yours, do you really own it? I would argue not. I am proud that this law is going into effect that will empower consumers, reduce waste, and ensure a fair market.”
Beginning January 1, 2026, HB24-1121 will require certain digital electronic equipment manufacturers to comply with existing consumer right to repair laws. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Amazon, Apple, Google, and others will need to provide software and physical tools to consumers and independent repair providers upon request so they can fix their broken electronics.
Under this law, OEMs can charge a fee for physical tools, but software tools must be made available free of charge for the consumer. This law will save electronics consumers money on necessary equipment repairs while speeding up the repair process. HB24-1121 also prohibits parts pairing, a technology used by manufacturers to program certain parts together, which restricts the consumer's ability to independently repair their devices and allows OEMs to monopolize replacement parts.
In 2023, Rep. Titone and Sen. Hinrichsen championed a first-in-the-nation law for the right to repair agricultural equipment. This law saves farmers and ranchers money and time on costly agricultural equipment repairs. In 2022, Representatives Titone and Ortiz passed two trailblazing right to repair laws specifically for wheelchair users. These laws require wheelchair manufacturers to provide parts and software to consumers and eliminate the need for prior authorization to repair powered wheelchairs and other complex mobility devices for Medicaid recipients. These laws provided the framework for HB24-1121.