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MA S2662
Bill
Status
11/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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AI Summary
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Requires authorized wheelchair dealers to complete repairs within 10 business days of a consumer's request, respond to repair inquiries within 1 business day, and order necessary parts within 3 business days of assessment
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Mandates in-home repair services for complex rehabilitation technology wheelchairs upon consumer request
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Eliminates insurance preauthorization requirements for repairs of complex rehabilitation technology wheelchairs unless the original prescription is more than 5 years old, applying to Medicaid, private insurers, HMOs, and health plans
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Extends the warranty protection period for wheelchairs from 1 year to 2 years under existing "reasonable attempt to repair" provisions
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Requires manufacturers to provide consumers with either a free temporary loaner wheelchair or reimbursement for rental costs when repairs are expected to exceed 10 business days
Legislative Description
Expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities
Last Action
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2/9/2026