The proposed bill aims to amend Arkansas law regarding agricultural equipment by establishing a "Right to Repair" for certain agricultural machinery. It introduces a new subchapter that outlines the legislative intent to enhance farmers' ability to maintain and operate their equipment, ensuring timely access to necessary tools, software, and documentation from manufacturers. The bill emphasizes the importance of not compromising safety controls or emissions compliance while protecting manufacturers' intellectual property rights. It defines key terms such as "agricultural equipment," "authorized repair facility," and "independent repair facility," and sets forth the obligations of manufacturers to provide fair and reasonable access to repair resources.

Under the new provisions, manufacturers are required to ensure that farmers and independent repair facilities have electronic access to tools, software, and documentation necessary for the maintenance and repair of agricultural equipment. This includes access to manuals, diagnostic codes, and data related to the equipment's operation. The bill also stipulates that manufacturers must make available any special tools or documentation needed for security-related functions of the equipment. Importantly, it allows farmers and independent repair facilities to legally obtain tools and software from third parties, while still protecting manufacturers' rights to enforce their intellectual property.