Bill > HB3490

This bill establishes the Complex Wheelchair Right to Repair Act, which requires original equipment manufacturers of complex wheelchairs (including power wheelchairs in groups 2-5 and manual wheelchairs with rehabilitative features) to provide independent repair providers and wheelchair owners with documentation, parts, tools, and software needed to diagnose, maintain, and repair these wheelchairs. The bill defines "fair and reasonable terms" for providing these resources, which includes making documentation and tools available at no charge (except for actual printing or shipping costs), and offering parts at the same costs and terms given to authorized repair providers. The legislation ensures that manufacturers cannot impose unreasonable conditions or restrictions on repair access, though they are not required to share trade secrets. Violations of the act will be considered unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, enforceable by the Attorney General. The bill also includes protections for manufacturers, stipulating that they are not liable for damages caused during independent repairs and that the act does not alter existing arrangements between manufacturers and authorized repair providers. The law will apply to complex wheelchairs sold or in use on or after its effective date of January 1, 2024.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3490&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104