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Vermont lawmaker introduces two 'right to repair' bills for hospitals and consumer products
Summary
Representative Anne Donahue introduced two right-to-repair bills—one focused on hospitals and independent repair of medical equipment and a broader consumer protection bill—citing waste and repair restrictions such as parts pairing. A video presentation and committee discussion accompanied the introductions; no committee vote was recorded.
Representative Anne Donahue told the Vermont House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development on April 1, 2025, that she had filed two bills under the right-to-repair umbrella: one aimed at allowing hospitals and independent organizations to repair medical equipment they have purchased, and a broader consumer-rights version that would apply to a wider range of products.
Donahue said the two bills were drafted to align with changes the committee made in the prior session and to expand coverage beyond earlier, narrower measures such as last year's…
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