Vermont H0160 establishes a right to repair for medical devices, requiring manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent.

Vermont H0160 mandates that manufacturers of medical devices provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent repair providers and healthcare facilities on fair and reasonable terms. This includes making available any updates to information and training materials. The bill also requires manufacturers to provide special documentation, tools, and parts for accessing and resetting security locks or functions when disabled during repair. The bill does not require manufacturers to divulge trade secrets. The provisions apply to medical equipment sold or in use in Vermont after July 1, 2025.

Vermont H0160 establishes a right to repair for medical devices, requiring manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent.

Vermont H0160 mandates that manufacturers of medical devices provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent repair providers and healthcare facilities on fair and reasonable terms. This includes making available any updates to information and training materials. The bill also requires manufacturers to provide special documentation, tools, and parts for accessing and resetting security locks or functions when disabled during repair. The bill does not require manufacturers to divulge trade secrets. The provisions apply to medical equipment sold or in use in Vermont after July 1, 2025.