Bill > S2541

This bill expands warranty protections for consumers with disabilities who purchase or lease wheelchairs. Key provisions include: - Requiring manufacturers to provide a minimum 2-year express warranty on wheelchairs and provide a clear written statement of the warranty to consumers at the time of purchase or lease. - Establishing a process for consumers to have wheelchairs with nonconformities repaired, including requirements for manufacturers to provide remote and in-person assessments, temporary loaner wheelchairs, and reimbursement of collateral costs. - Allowing consumers to receive a replacement wheelchair or refund if the manufacturer is unable to repair the nonconformity after reasonable attempts. - Prohibiting preauthorization requirements for repairs of complex rehabilitation technology wheelchairs costing less than $1,000 under various state health insurance programs. - Creating an alternate arbitration mechanism for consumers to resolve disputes with manufacturers. - Providing enforcement authority to the Attorney General and allowing consumers to bring civil actions for violations.

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2541