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.
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Three-Quarters of Americans Support Military Right to Repair, Poll Finds
A US PIRG report reveals bipartisan support for allowing the military to fix its own equipment amid rising concerns over repair delays and costs.
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Right to Repair Legislation Now Filed in All 50 States
With Wisconsin filing its first Right to Repair bill, all 50 states have now considered the legislation over the past eight years.
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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.
Inside the Right to Repair
The Right to Repair movement is gaining momentum. But can the medical device segment of this debate make meaningful changes to the system for HTM repair any time soon?
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Medtech Groups Lose Challenge to Digital Piracy Rule in Device Repair Case
A lawsuit that challenged a rule allowing third-party access to copyrighted software for equipment diagnosis and repairs has been dismissed.
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MITA Opposes Right to Repair Provisions in FTC Energy Labeling Rule
MITA is publically opposing the application of right to repair provisions for medical devices in the draft Energy Labeling Rule.
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New York Breaks the Right to Repair Bill as it’s Signed Into Law
New amendments made to New York’s Digital Fair Repair Act, prior to it being signed by the state’s Governor, provide new exceptions for OEMs.
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Massachusetts Senate Approves Right to Repair Amendment
The Massachusetts Senate became the second state in the nation to pass electronics right-to-repair legislation.
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The Passage of the Right to Repair Bill Could Result in a National Policy Shift
New York passed the first electronics right-to-repair law in the U.S., which Right to Repair advocates hope indicates a greater sea change.
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New York Passes Nation’s First Electronics Right-to-Repair Law
The law that was passed in New York represents a major win for the Movement, and has grand implications on medical equipment maintenance.
