SB303 Summary

• Establishes the "New Assistive Devices Warranty Act" to provide warranty protections for assistive devices costing $500 or more, including wheelchairs, hearing aids, and devices enhancing mobility, hearing, or sight.

• Requires consumers to report nonconformities to manufacturers or dealers and make devices available for repair within the express warranty period.

• Mandates manufacturers refund the full purchase price plus taxes and collateral costs (less reasonable allowance for use), or provide a comparable replacement device within 30 days if repair fails.

• Exempts disposable assistive devices with a useful life of one year or less and batteries or nonfunctional accessories from warranty requirements.

• Allows consumers to sue for damages up to twice the pecuniary loss plus attorney fees and costs for violations, with a one-year statute of limitations; voids any waiver of consumer rights under this act.