Wheelchair Right to Repair Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Aug 26, 2025
What it does
The Wheelchair Right to Repair Act would amend copyright law to allow circumvention of technological protection measures for the purpose of diagnosing, maintaining, or repairing powered mobility assistance devices, such as motorized wheelchairs and wearable robotic walking aids. It would require original equipment manufacturers to make available documentation, parts, software, firmware, and other repair tools to independent repair providers and device owners on fair and reasonable terms, including providing notice of repair rights and establishing a process for requests. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce these requirements, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts, while…
AI summary · The lawmakers haven’t published an official summary of this bill yet, so 52 wrote this one from the bill’s text.
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.