Bill > SB2847

This bill establishes a "right to repair" for wheelchairs in Hawaii, meaning that manufacturers of wheelchairs, referred to as "original equipment manufacturers" (OEMs), must provide independent repair providers and owners with access to necessary documentation, parts, and tools on fair and reasonable terms. This includes information and embedded software, which are instructions that allow devices to operate. The bill defines "fair and reasonable terms" as costs and conditions similar to what OEMs offer their own authorized repair providers, with documentation being provided at no charge unless a physical copy is requested. The law also requires OEMs to provide special documentation, tools, and parts to reset security features on wheelchairs if they are disabled during repair. Violations of this chapter will be treated as unfair practices, and the Attorney General will have the authority to enforce these provisions. The bill explicitly excludes motor vehicles, certain off-road equipment, and high-value medical equipment from its scope, and it clarifies that it does not require OEMs to reveal trade secrets or alter existing agreements with authorized repair providers, except for any clauses that attempt to waive the OEM's obligations under this new law.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2847&year=2026