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MI HB5722

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sharon MacDonell

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires original equipment manufacturers of powered wheelchairs to provide documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools to independent repair providers and owners within 10 business days of request at fair and reasonable terms

  • Mandates manufacturers make available tools needed to reset electronic security locks or security-related functions when disabled during repairs, through appropriate secure release systems

  • Exempts manufacturers from providing parts no longer available to them and from divulging trade secrets, though they cannot refuse materials solely on grounds that the item itself is a trade secret

  • Shields manufacturers from liability for faulty or improper repairs performed by independent repair providers or owners, including damage during repair and consequential damages

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027 and voids any contracts entered after the effective date that waive or limit the manufacturer's obligations under this section

Legislative Description

Trade: other; original equipment manufacturers of motorized wheelchairs to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3p.

Trade: fair trade practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/17/2026

3/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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