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.
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.
The COVID-19 pandemic still rages, but U.S. PIRG wants to bring attention to the fact that issues facing medical device repair are still unresolved, according to findings from the organization’s new survey as part of its Right to Repair campaign.
The proposed legislation would require manufacturers to provide parts, documentation, and tools, following similar laws passed in four states.