Generally revise consumer rights laws to repair powered wheelchairs
This bill, known as the Powered Wheelchair Right to Repair Act, amends Montana consumer rights laws to require manufacturers to provide independent repair providers and wheelchair owners with the necessary tools, parts, and documentation to repair powered wheelchairs. The legislation mandates that manufacturers make electronic documentation available for free and charge only for physical copies, while also ensuring parts are offered at terms equivalent to those given to authorized repair providers. Violations of these requirements would be treated as unlawful practices under existing consumer protection laws, though the bill includes protections for trade secrets and limits manufacturer liability for damage caused during repairs.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 14, 2024
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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