The bill establishes the "Right to Repair Act for Mobility Devices" in Florida, creating a new part within Chapter 559 of the Florida Statutes. It mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must provide documentation, parts, and tools necessary for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of mobility devices, including those with electronic security locks. The bill outlines that these resources must be made available on fair and reasonable terms to independent repair providers and device owners. Additionally, it specifies that violations of this act will be considered unlawful practices under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
The legislation also 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 act, which are deemed void. Furthermore, 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.