S 2662
An Act expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen warranty protections for consumers who rely on wheelchairs for mobility. It seeks to ensure that wheelchair users receive timely and adequate repairs under their warranties, addressing common issues of delayed service and difficulty obtaining parts. The legislation intends to improve the overall experience for individuals with disabilities who depend on wheelchairs for independent living.
Key provisions
- Requires wheelchair manufacturers and retailers to provide clear and accessible warranty information to consumers.
- Establishes a timeframe for responding to warranty claims.
- Mandates manufacturers to provide necessary parts and service within a reasonable timeframe.
- Creates a process for resolving disputes between consumers and manufacturers regarding warranty issues.
- Allows consumers to seek remedies for breach of warranty, including repair or replacement.
- Defines ‘wheelchair’ to include power and manual wheelchairs.
- Requires manufacturers to maintain sufficient inventory of common wheelchair parts.
- Provides for penalties for non-compliance with warranty requirements.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Wheelchair users
- Wheelchair manufacturers
- Wheelchair retailers
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Clarifies warranty obligations for wheelchair manufacturers.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Cindy F. Friedman
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.2662 194th (Current)
An Act expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities
Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of John J. Cronin, Cindy F. Friedman, Sally P. Kerans, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2662
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | New draft of S210 |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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