90th General Assembly
Summary of SB0053
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Senate Sponsors:
DEL VALLE.

Short description: 
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY                                              

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Creates the Assistive Technology Warranty Act.  Provides  that  a      
   manufacturer  who sells an assistive device shall furnish the consumer      
   with an express warranty that the assistive device will be  free  from      
   any  condition  or defect which substantially impairs the value of the      
   assistive device to the consumer.    Provides  that  the  consumer  is      
   entitled  to  a refund from the manufacturer if the manufacturer fails      
   to repair the assistive device.  Establishes procedures for  receiving      
   a  refund.   Prohibits  the  resale  or  lease  of an assistive device      
   returned by a consumer without full disclosure of the reasons for  the      
   return.    Provides  that  a  waiver of rights under this Act is void.      
   Provides for arbitration of disputes under this Act. Allows a court to      
   award damages caused by a violation of this Act.                            
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: 99-01-12

           Location: Senate

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   0     SENATE -   0


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