H 160 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to creating a right to repair for medical devices

This bill requires medical device manufacturers to provide hospitals and independent repair shops with manuals, parts, and diagnostic tools needed to maintain or repair FDA-approved medical equipment on fair terms. Manufacturers must supply repair manuals at no cost (only charging for physical copies' shipping costs), offer replacement parts at the same price they give their own authorized repair partners, and not restrict access to tools or software. It applies to all medical devices used in patient care, including diagnostic and treatment equipment, but excludes religious facilities relying solely on spiritual healing. The law aims to expand repair options for healthcare facilities without forcing them to depend exclusively on the original device manufacturer.
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Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Feb 7, 2025
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