VT H0160

Requires medical device manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools needed for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair to independent repair providers and hospitals on fair and reasonable terms

Documentation must be provided at no charge (except reasonable costs for physical copies); tools must be available without requiring authorization or internet access; parts must be offered at costs equivalent to those given to authorized repair providers

Covers FDA-approved powered devices used for patient treatment, monitoring, or diagnosis, including assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices

Manufacturers must also provide access to security lock reset tools and training materials comparable to what authorized repair providers receive

Violations constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices enforceable by the Attorney General; effective date is July 1, 2025