HB4814

Relating to creating the Equipment Right to Repair Act

Introduced·1/26/26
Intr Text

Establishes the Equipment Right to Repair Act, requiring manufacturers to provide repair documentation and tools to independent repair providers and.

The Equipment Right to Repair Act mandates that manufacturers of equipment sold or leased in West Virginia make available documentation, parts, and tools for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of the equipment to independent repair providers and owners after the warranty expires. This includes technical updates and corrections to embedded software. The act prohibits manufacturers and authorized repair providers from imposing substantial obligations or restrictions on the use of these tools and documentation.

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History

Jan 26

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 26

House

To Government Organization then Judiciary

Jan 26

House

Introduced in House