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Introduced
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
In Committee
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to repair of mobility devices; creating part XIV of ch. 559, F.S., entitled “Repair of Mobility Devices”; creating s. 559.971, F.S.; providing a short title; creating s. 559.972, F.S.; defining terms; creating s. 559.973, F.S.; requiring original equipment manufacturers to make available documentation, parts, and tools required for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of mobility devices and parts for such devices; requiring original equipment manufacturers of mobility devices with electronic security locks to make available any special documentation, parts, and tools required to access and reset the locks when disabled in the course of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair; creating s. 559.974, F.S.; providing that violation of the act is an unlawful practice under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act; creating s. 559.975, F.S.; providing that original equipment manufacturers are not required to divulge trade secrets; providing that the act does not alter the terms of an arrangement between an authorized repair provider and an original equipment manufacturer; providing an exception; limiting the liability of original equipment manufacturers and authorized repair providers in certain circumstances; creating s. 559.976, F.S.; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the "Right to Repair Act for Mobility Devices" in Florida, which requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of mobility devices like wheelchairs and scooters to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and device owners on fair and reasonable terms. The bill defines key terms such as "authorized repair provider" and "independent repair provider" and mandates that OEMs provide diagnostic and repair resources at no or minimal cost, including special documentation for accessing electronic security locks. The legislation ensures that OEMs cannot impose unreasonable restrictions on repair access, while protecting their trade secrets and limiting their liability for damages caused during independent repairs. Violations of the act will be treated as deceptive and unfair trade practices under Florida law. The bill will apply to mobility devices sold or in use on or after July 1, 2026, and is designed to give people with disabilities and independent repair shops more options for maintaining and fixing mobility equipment, potentially reducing repair costs and increasing device accessibility.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/586 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/586/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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