2023 Senate Bill 341

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; original equipment manufacturers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require.

A bill to require original equipment manufacturers of certain agricultural equipment to make certain parts, tools, and documentation available to certain persons; to provide remedies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

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Termed the "agricultural equipment repair act," it aims to ensure fair and reasonable access to these resources, including software updates and information to bypass electronic security for repair purposes. The bill specifies conditions for resource provision, especially during the warranty period, and empowers the attorney general to enforce the act, including seeking damages for violations.

Introduced in the Senate

May 18, 2023

Introduced by Sens. Joseph Bellino (R-16) and Sam Singh (D-28)

Referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection