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WA HB1826
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mia Gregerson
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AI Summary
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Requires mobility equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms
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Covers power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and power assist devices for manual wheelchairs
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Documentation and tools must be provided at no charge (except reasonable costs for physical copies); parts must be offered at equivalent terms given to authorized repair providers
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Manufacturers and authorized repair providers are not liable for damage caused by independent repair providers or owners during repairs, except for design or manufacturing defects
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Violations are enforceable by the Attorney General under the Consumer Protection Act (chapter 19.86 RCW)
Legislative Description
Establishing a right to repair for mobility equipment for persons with physical disabilities.
Last Action
House Rules "X" file.
1/12/2026