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Committee advances right-to-repair bill for powered wheelchairs with carve-out for highly specialized devices
Summary
The Economic Matters Committee moved House Bill 31 as amended, creating a limited right-to-repair for powered wheelchairs while excluding highly customized, therapist‑adjusted devices after members raised public-safety and liability concerns.
The Economic Matters Committee moved House Bill 31, a right‑to‑repair measure for powered wheelchairs, as amended to exclude “highly specialized” wheelchairs and components.
Committee members said the amendment narrows the bill to remove devices that require therapist calibration or other advanced technical expertise. The bill’s sponsor and supporters said the change was intended to preserve access to repairs for typical powered wheelchairs while protecting devices that require specialized training.
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