The Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Act establishes new regulations in Kansas regarding access to mechanical data and repair information for motor vehicles. The act mandates that manufacturers provide standardized access to mechanical data and on-board diagnostic systems for all motor vehicles, including commercial vehicles. This access must be available to both motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities without requiring authorization from manufacturers, unless such authorization is standardized across all vehicle makes and models. The act also creates the Motor Vehicle Repairs Board, which will oversee the secure management of this data and ensure compliance with the new regulations.

Additionally, the act requires manufacturers to make diagnostic tools, parts, and repair information available for purchase by vehicle owners and independent repair facilities, ensuring that they have the same access as authorized repair facilities. For vehicles from model year 2002 and onward, manufacturers must provide necessary components for repairs and ensure that vehicles are equipped with nonproprietary interfaces for accessing diagnostic information. The act allows for civil action against manufacturers that deny access to mechanical data, with penalties for violations. The provisions of this act will take effect on January 1, 2026.