The Consumer Wheelchair Repair Bill of Rights is a New York State law (officially the Consumer Wheelchair Repair Bill of Rights Act) designed to ensure wheelchair users have access to timely repairs and essential maintenance resources. It protects residents who own or lease manual or power wheelchairs by eliminating common barriers to mobility service.

Key protections under this law include:

• Mandated Repair Timelines: Manufacturers and repairers are required to provide timely service, specifically setting a maximum repair window of 10 days for covered repairs.
• Access to Parts and Tools: Manufacturers must sell replacement parts and provide diagnostic tools, software, and service manuals to both wheelchair owners and independent repair shops on fair terms. This prevents manufacturers from restricting repairs only to their own authorized networks.
• Substitute Equipment: If a repair cannot be completed promptly, the law entitles you to a replacement loaner wheelchair to maintain your mobility.
• Financial Protections: In cases where a wheelchair cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, you may be entitled to a full refund or a replacement chair.
• Documentation Rights: You have the right to receive written repair estimates and detailed records of all completed work.

If these rights are violated—such as through unreasonable delays or refusal to provide parts—consumers can take legal action or file a complaint with the New York State Attorney General to seek resolution and potential civil penalties.

• Consumer Wheelchair Repair Bill of Rights NY Explained