House Bill No. [insert bill number] introduces the "Agricultural Emissions Right to Repair Act," which aims to revise laws concerning the sale, repair, and maintenance of agricultural equipment. The bill mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must provide independent repair providers and equipment owners with access to necessary parts, documentation, and tools for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of agricultural equipment emissions systems on fair and reasonable terms. It also defines key terms related to agricultural equipment, repair providers, and emissions systems, and outlines the obligations of OEMs regarding the availability of these resources.
Additionally, the bill prohibits OEMs from using parts pairing or other mechanisms to restrict the functionality of non-manufacturer-approved parts or to create misleading alerts about parts. It establishes penalties for violations of these provisions, categorizing them as unfair or deceptive trade practices. The act is set to take effect on April 1, 2026, and will apply retroactively to equipment manufactured on or after July 1, 2015.