Federal Wheelchair Right to Repair Act Introduced in Congress
The proposed legislation would require manufacturers to provide parts, documentation, and tools, following similar laws passed in four states.
The proposed legislation would require manufacturers to provide parts, documentation, and tools, following similar laws passed in four states.
A Senate hearing highlighted support for right-to-repair in defense contracts, citing benefits like faster repairs, greater flexibility, and reduced contractor dependence.
All 50 states have introduced Right to Repair legislation, and seven have passed laws—largely focused on electronics and appliances—leaving questions about whether, and how, medical devices should be included.
In this case study, learn how one Georgia health network tasked an independent service organization with improving women’s imaging equipment uptime while slashing costs.
California passed a sweeping right-to-repair law for consumer electronics that will require device manufacturers to provide parts and tools.