Right to Repair is now law in 5 states. Marylanders should have the same rights to fix the things they own as everyone else. Make sure to tell your Delegates that you want your right to repair in 2025.
Even though people rely on their wheelchairs to get around, they’re infamously hard to get repaired. When Colorado passed the Right to Repair Powered Wheelchairs in 2022, wheelchair owners reported wait times of 7 weeks or more for parts.
Maryland’s HB0031 would fix this problem, requiring wheelchair manufacturers to get people the repair materials they need.
When you buy a wheelchair, it’s yours. You own it. You shouldn’t have to beg the manufacturer for permission to fix it when it breaks.
More bills can be filed to cover other equipment such as business electronics, home appliances, HVAC and more. Tell the Members of the General Assembly what you want to fix and why.
** This form does not work for addresses outside of Maryland — and may not work for some rural addresses. If you cannot use this form, do not be deterred. Look up your local Maryland representative the old-fashioned way, tell them you support Fair Repair, and tell them why. **
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Join the AssociationRight to Repair is simple. It requires manufacturers to provide owners and independent repair businesses with fair access to service information and affordable replacement parts. So you can fix the stuff you own quickly—and get back on with your life.
Well, manufacturers like John Deere and Apple don’t like the idea. When your tractor breaks or your cell phone stops working, they want to be the only people who can fix it. And they get to set whatever prices they want for parts and service.
Nope! We already have right to repair for cars—that’s why you can take your Ford into a local mechanic. They have all the same software diagnostics and service manuals that the dealerships have. This is the result of decades of auto Right to Repair legislation—laws that have been a resounding success.
It’s time to fight for your right to repair and defend local repair jobs—the corner mom-and-pop repair shops that keep getting squeezed out. Write or call your legislator. Tell them you support the Fair Repair Act. Tell them that you believe repair should be fair, affordable, and accessible. Stand up for your right to repair in Maryland!