RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO REPAIR.
This bill establishes a legal right for wheelchair users to repair their devices. It requires manufacturers to provide necessary parts, tools, and technical information for repairs. The law directly affects wheelchair users, repair technicians, and manufacturers. The bill is currently under review by committee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was updated to House District 1 (HD1) with significant substantive changes, including the addition of a new definition for 'power wheelchair' and a liability protection clause for manufacturers. The most critical policy shift is the change in the effective date from January 2026 to July 3000, which delays the law's implementation by over a century. Additionally, the enforcement language was broadened to include 'deceptive acts,' and the list of excluded entities was slightly rephrased to explicitly include motor vehicle manufacturers in the exclusions.
Scope change
The bill's effective date was changed from January 2026 to July 3000, effectively suspending the law's application for over 700 years. The scope of exclusions was clarified to explicitly name motor vehicle manufacturers alongside dealers and equipment makers.
DEFINITION
Added a specific definition for 'power wheelchair' to clarify that the law covers self-propelled mobility aids traveling up to 15 mph.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new subsection (d) stating that manufacturers cannot be sued for damages or injuries caused by repairs performed by independent providers or owners.
TIMELINE
Changed the effective date of the Act from January 14, 2026, to July 1, 3000, delaying enforcement by more than 700 years.
ENFORCEMENT
Updated the enforcement clause to classify violations as 'unfair or deceptive acts or practices' rather than just 'unfair practices.'
SCOPE
Rephrased the list of excluded entities to explicitly include 'motor vehicle manufacturers' in the exclusions for motor vehicles.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 430-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
6 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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