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.
  • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    15·
    6 months ago

    The law passed on partisan lines, with Democrats in support and Republicans opposed,

    BoTh SiDeS tHo

      • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
        101·
        6 months ago

        I’m commenting on the very real phenomenon which is millions of people think there aren’t differences in the parties even though we see evidence all the time that there are

      • NateNate60@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        6 months ago

        Would you rather have Manchin, who agrees with you on 10-20% of issues, or a Republican who agrees with you on 1% of issues and thinks you’re the Devil incarnate?

        “Neither” is not an option.

          • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            6 months ago

            You can and should criticize Democrats. A lot. But if you do it in a way to equates them to Republicans, that makes you a lying asshole. Don’t be one.

          • NateNate60@lemmy.worldEnglish
            21·
            6 months ago

            Feel free to criticise but understand that criticism is not free of consequences. Making public criticism of a political candidate makes it less likely that they will be elected. You can consider that reality and act accordingly and rationally.

            You do not need to respond to this comment with “Cool, I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing,” because I don’t care. I respect your intelligence and I’m not here to start an argument. If you feel the need to get the last word in with a “clever” reply, feel free to do so.

  • Stern@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    6 months ago

    “Imagine if every time your car broke down, the only option you had for repair was the dealer. That’s not a world any of us want to live in,” said Sen. Jeff Bridges, a Democrat who is one of the bill’s sponsors, at an earlier committee hearing.

    About that…

    The law also excludes motor vehicles, but independent mechanics and car owners already have similar rights under a 2014 memorandum of understanding

    Not sure if a “memorandum of understanding” has the same legal force behind it the bill does. Hope so.