RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO REPAIR.
SB 2847 establishes a legal right for wheelchair users to repair their devices themselves or through independent technicians. It requires manufacturers to provide accessible repair manuals, parts, and tools at reasonable cost. This directly affects wheelchair users and independent repair shops by reducing reliance on manufacturer-only service. The bill aims to lower repair costs and increase accessibility for people who depend on wheelchairs for mobility.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joy San Buenaventura
DDemocratic
P
Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
P
Troy Hashimoto
DDemocratic
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