Right to Repair · Colorado
Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act
HB 24-1121 - enacted in Colorado.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2024
- Enacted
- 9
- States with right to repair laws
- 76/100
- Colorado strictness
The bottom line
Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act is an enacted law in Colorado, part of a still-emerging right to repair landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2026-01-01
- 9
- states have right to repair laws
- 10/10
- right to repair laws enacted nationally
- 76/100
- Colorado strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Colorado legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act
Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act (HB 24-1121) is an enacted law in Colorado under the Right to Repair category. It was enacted on 2024-05-28 and becomes effective on 2026-01-01. Colorado currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 8 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 76/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 10 right to repair statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 9 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Colorado within a still-emerging right to repair landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in HB 24-1121 itself.
Applicability under Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act: Digital equipment in CO manufactured/sold after Jul 2021. Penalty exposure is documented as: AG enforcement. Deceptive trade practice. Notable exemptions: Motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road..
Summary
First to restrict parts pairing practices.
Key Requirements
Repair resources required. Parts pairing prohibition (prevents repairs, reduces function, misleading alerts).
Penalties
AG enforcement. Deceptive trade practice.
Applicability
Digital equipment in CO manufactured/sold after Jul 2021.
Exemptions
Motor vehicles, medical devices, off-road.
Official Source
https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1121How Colorado compares on right to repair
9 states regulate right to repair - Colorado ranks #2 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado (this state) | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 6 | New York | 62 |
| 7 | Oregon | 62 |
| 8 | Washington | 62 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have right to repair regulations?
As of the last verification, 9 states have enacted right to repair regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Colorado is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all right to repair regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act enacted?
Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act was enacted on 2024-05-28 and became effective on 2026-01-01. It was introduced as HB 24-1121.
What are the penalties for violating Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act?
AG enforcement. Deceptive trade practice. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act apply to small businesses?
Digital equipment in CO manufactured/sold after Jul 2021. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Colorado compare to other states on right to repair?
Colorado has a regulatory strictness score of 76/100, based on 8 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 9 states have enacted right to repair laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act?
The official text of Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act (HB 24-1121) is available from the Colorado legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for right to repair compliance.
- Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment Act is enacted in Colorado, effective 2026-01-01. Official source
- 9 states now regulate right to repair; Colorado ranks #2 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Colorado tracks across all five policy areas. Colorado profile
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