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CT HB06083

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Frank Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Motorized wheelchair manufacturers must provide owners and independent repairers with all parts, embedded software, firmware, tools, and technical documentation needed for diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work

  • Failure to provide required repair materials constitutes an unfair or deceptive trade practice under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act

  • Manufacturers are not required to disclose trade secrets to owners or independent repairers

  • Introduced by Rep. Smith F. (118th District) and referred to the Committee on General Law during the January 2023 session

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Right To Repair Motorized Wheelchairs.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/07

2/3/2023

Committee Referrals

General Law1/18/2023

Full Bill Text

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