# RCW 19.425.005: RCW 19.425.005: Finding—Intent

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S005

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.425.005
- **Heading:** RCW 19.425.005: Finding—Intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 425 / Section 005

## Text

The legislature finds that access to reliable mobility devices is critical for Washingtonians living with disabilities, the growing senior population, developmentally delayed children, and others. For those who rely on a power wheelchair or other mobility device, any delay in repair is not only a quality of life issue, but it can interfere with their employment, schooling, health, and safety. A recent survey of wheelchair users found that a majority of respondents had repair times that were at least four weeks, but often seven or more weeks. Therefore, the legislature intends to require mobility device manufacturers to make documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools available to independent repair providers and mobility device owners to ensure that there are more repair options available for Washingtonians, so no one has to wait for long repairs for vital equipment.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 19.425.005 RCW 19.425.005: Finding—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S005.md)
- [RCW 19.425.010 RCW 19.425.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S010.md)
- [RCW 19.425.020 RCW 19.425.020: Requirement to make available documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S020.md)
- [RCW 19.425.030 RCW 19.425.030: Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S030.md)
- [RCW 19.425.040 RCW 19.425.040: Nonliability of original equipment manufacturers and authorized repair providers for injury caused by others.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S040.md)
- [RCW 19.425.050 RCW 19.425.050: Notice to customers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S050.md)
- [RCW 19.425.060 RCW 19.425.060: Application of consumer protection act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C425_S060.md)

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