The Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Act establishes new regulations in Kansas regarding access to mechanical data and repair information for motor vehicles. It mandates that manufacturers provide standardized access to on-board diagnostic systems and mechanical data for all motor vehicles, including commercial vehicles, to both vehicle owners and independent repair facilities. This access must not require authorization from manufacturers unless it is standardized across all vehicle makes and models. The act also creates the Motor Vehicle Repairs Board, which will oversee the implementation of these regulations, ensuring secure access to mechanical data and compliance with relevant laws.

Additionally, the act outlines specific requirements for manufacturers regarding the availability of diagnostic tools, parts, and repair information for vehicles from model year 2002 onward. For vehicles from model year 2018 and beyond, manufacturers must equip vehicles with standardized access platforms for telematics systems, allowing vehicle owners to grant access to their mechanical data. The act also allows vehicle owners and authorized repair facilities to seek civil remedies if they are denied access to mechanical data, with penalties for violations set at $3,000 per incident or $10,000, whichever is greater. The provisions of this act will take effect on January 1, 2026.