The bill amends Section 604.40 of the Florida Statutes to enhance consumer protections regarding defective farm equipment. It introduces definitions for "consumer" and "farm equipment," allowing consumers to report defects to manufacturers or authorized agents within a specified timeframe. Upon receiving such reports, manufacturers are required to repair the equipment at no cost to the consumer. If repairs are unsuccessful after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer must either replace the equipment or refund the consumer. The bill also establishes a presumption that a reasonable number of attempts have been made if the same defect has been repaired three or more times.

Additionally, the bill outlines affirmative defenses for manufacturers and extends the allowable repair period under certain conditions, such as natural disasters. It provides civil remedies for consumers who experience losses due to violations of these provisions. The new regulations will apply to farm equipment sold on or after July 1, 2026, and the act is set to take effect on the same date.

Statutes affected:
H 637 Filed: 604.40
H 637 c1: 604.40
H 637 c2: 604.40