MichiganBill would revise definitions in wheelchair sales and leasing law
The bill would revise definitions used in wheelchair sales and leasing law, including tests for repeated repairs or time out of service, if HB 6347 also becomes law.
What it does
The bill text defines wheelchair warranty and repair terms, including when a serious covered problem may count as unrepaired after repeated attempts or long time out of service.
Argument forWheelchair users might have a clearer way to show a serious covered problem went unrepaired after four attempts or 30 business days out of service.
Argument againstPeople with wheelchair problems might have fewer covered repairs if tire or battery trouble, or damage from neglect or unauthorized changes, falls outside these definitions.
More detail
The bill would revise definitions used in Michigan's wheelchair sales and leasing law. A consumer includes a wheelchair buyer, certain people who receive a wheelchair before its warranty expires, someone who may enforce the warranty, or someone leasing under a written lease. A nonconformity is a serious problem covered by the warranty, but excludes problems caused by consumer abuse, neglect, or unauthorized changes. This amendatory act would take effect only if HB 6347 is enacted into law. For a new wheelchair, the repair tests apply during its warranty or within one year after first delivery, whichever comes sooner.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 29bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026Latest
- Sep 24referred to Committee on FinanceMinor
- Sep 24read a first timeMinor
- Sep 24introduced by Representative Rep. Brenda CarterIntroduced
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