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WA SB5680

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Drew Hansen

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires mobility device manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools to independent repair providers and device owners on fair and reasonable terms, effective July 27, 2025

  • Covers power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and power assist devices for manual wheelchairs used by people with physical disabilities

  • Documentation and tools must be provided at no charge (except reasonable costs for physical copies); parts must be offered at terms equivalent to what authorized repair providers receive

  • Independent repair providers must give consumers written notice that they are not authorized by the manufacturer and disclose whether they use non-manufacturer parts

  • Violations are enforceable solely by the Washington 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

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/2/2025
Consumer Protection & Business3/13/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Environment, Energy & Technology2/6/2025

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