Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Wheelchair Right to Repair Act would allow consumers and independent repair shops to fix powered wheelchairs and robotic mobility devices without legal penalties for bypassing manufacturer security features. The bill requires wheelchair manufacturers to provide repair documentation, parts, software, and diagnostic tools to independent repair providers and device owners on fair and reasonable terms—comparable to what they offer authorized repair shops. Within 90 days of enactment, manufacturers must notify customers and independent repair providers of their right to repair and establish a clear process for requesting repair information. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the law as an unfair or deceptive practice, with state attorneys general also authorized to bring enforcement actions. The legislation protects manufacturers' trade secrets and shields them from liability for damage caused by independent repairs, while preventing contractual terms that circumvent these repair rights.
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