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CT HB05755
Bill
Status
1/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mike Demicco
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AI Summary
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Allow powered wheelchair owners and independent repair providers of their choice to conduct diagnostic, maintenance, and repair services on owned wheelchairs
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Require powered wheelchair manufacturers to provide parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools to owners and independent repair providers
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Require manufacturers to provide documentation including diagnostic manuals, maintenance manuals, repair manuals, diagrams, and similar technical information
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Amend Title 17a of the Connecticut General Statutes to establish these repair rights and manufacturer obligations
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Purpose is to enable timely repairs and maintenance while reducing delays, expenses, and negative impacts on wheelchair users' quality of life
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning A Consumer's Right To Repair Powered Wheelchairs.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
1/18/2023