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Introduced
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Powered Wheelchair Right to Repair Act. Provides that, for powered wheelchairs and parts for powered wheelchairs sold or used in the State, an original equipment manufacturer shall make available to an independent repair provider, solely for the purpose of repairing powered wheelchairs, on fair and reasonable terms, any documentation, parts, service access methods, and tools, including, but not limited to, any updates to information, firmware, or embedded software that is needed for purposes of repair of powered wheelchairs and training courses and materials on the operation, inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of powered wheelchairs. Provides that a violation of any of the provisions of the Act is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides for penalties. Provides that nothing in the Act shall require an original equipment manufacturer to divulge a trade secret to an independent repair provider. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act making a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Powered Wheelchair Right to Repair Act, requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of powered wheelchairs sold or used in Illinois to make available, on fair and reasonable terms, any documentation, parts, service access methods, and tools needed for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of those wheelchairs to independent repair providers and owners. It also prohibits OEMs from requiring trade secrets to be divulged and from restricting authorized repair providers from complying with the Act. The bill makes violations of its provisions an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, enforceable by the Attorney General.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Health
- ‐ Availability and Affordability of Medical Devices and Equipment
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3602&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 02/17/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3602.htm | 02/17/2023 |
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