This bill mandates that manufacturers of agricultural equipment must provide independent repair providers and equipment owners access to essential resources for repairs, including code, documentation, parts, software, specialty tools, and updates, on fair and reasonable terms. It defines key terms related to agricultural equipment and repair services, such as "independent repair provider," "manufacturer," and "embedded software." Additionally, the bill stipulates that manufacturers must also provide necessary documentation and tools for disabling and resetting electronic locks or immobilizers in agricultural equipment.

The legislation also outlines the limitations on what manufacturers are required to disclose, ensuring they are not obligated to reveal trade secrets or proprietary information. It establishes that independent repair providers and owners cannot modify equipment in ways that violate safety or emissions regulations, and it imposes penalties for violations. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that neither manufacturers nor authorized repair providers will be held liable for damages resulting from repairs conducted by independent providers, as long as those repairs comply with the law. The provisions of this Act will apply to equipment manufactured and sold after January 1, 2014, and it will take effect on October 1, 2026.