The "Agricultural Equipment Right to Repair Act" is a new legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the rights of owners and independent repair providers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment. The bill introduces definitions for key terms such as "authorized repair provider," "independent repair provider," "embedded software," and "firmware," to clarify the scope of the legislation. It emphasizes the need for fair access to parts, tools, documentation, and software necessary for the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of agricultural equipment. Notably, the bill specifies that repair activities do not include modifications that exceed the original specifications set by manufacturers, such as resetting immobilizer systems or accessing proprietary embedded software.

The bill mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must provide independent repair providers and equipment owners with necessary resources for repair, including updates to embedded software, on fair and reasonable terms. However, OEMs are not required to provide resources that are no longer available to them, nor are they obligated to disclose trade secrets unless necessary for repair obligations. The legislation also maintains existing agreements between authorized repair providers and OEMs, except for terms that limit OEM obligations under this act, which would be void. Individuals affected by violations can seek civil action for damages, and the attorney general is authorized to enforce the act. The act will take effect upon passage.