The bill establishes a new part within Chapter 559 of the Florida Statutes, titled "Repair of Mobility Devices," which includes sections 559.971 to 559.976. It introduces the "Right to Repair Act for Mobility Devices," mandating that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) provide documentation, parts, and tools necessary for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of mobility devices. This includes specific provisions for devices with electronic security locks, requiring OEMs to make available any special documentation and tools needed to access and reset these locks. The bill also outlines that violations of this act will be considered unlawful practices under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that OEMs are not required to disclose trade secrets and that existing arrangements between authorized repair providers and OEMs remain unchanged, except for terms that limit compliance with this new law, which are deemed void. It limits the liability of OEMs and authorized repair providers for damages caused by independent repair providers or owners during repair activities. The provisions of this act will apply to mobility devices sold or in use on or after July 1, 2026, with the act itself taking effect on that date.