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Committee holds right-to-repair bill for powered wheelchairs after members raise cost and consumer-protection questions
Summary
House Bill 31, a bill to require manufacturers to provide documentation, parts and tools to independent repair providers or owners of powered wheelchairs, was held by the committee for further discussion after members raised concerns about potential costs to owners and remaining questions about warranty and liability.
House Bill 31, a consumer-rights measure concerning powered wheelchairs, was held by the Economic Matters Committee for further review after committee members raised questions about cost exposure for wheelchair owners, insurer reimbursement and the scope of implied liability for repairs.
The bill as introduced would require manufacturers to make available documentation, parts, embedded software and tools intended for use with powered wheelchairs, including updates, to independent repair providers or owners. Committee amendments in the…
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