Arlington, VA-The American Consumer Institute (ACI) submitted testimony to the Vermont House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development regarding H.160, raising concerns about its potential impact on patient safety. While supporting competitive markets and the concept of repair, ACI emphasized that medical devices—such as ventilators and defibrillators—require stricter safeguards due to their lifesaving nature. The testimony highlights that mandating broad access to repair tools, software, and training without clear quality standards could increase the risk of improper repairs, create uncertainty around liability, and expose sensitive systems to cybersecurity threats.
Read Justin’s testimony here.
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