Senate Bill 148 aims to establish the "right to repair" for agricultural equipment in Wisconsin. The bill mandates that agricultural equipment manufacturers must provide owners and independent service providers with access to necessary documentation, data, embedded software, firmware, parts, and tools upon request, under fair costs and terms. The definition of "equipment" is specified to include various farming machinery, while explicitly excluding vehicles primarily used for transportation and certain other types of equipment. The bill also clarifies that manufacturers are not required to disclose trade secrets and are exempt from liability for damages resulting from improper repairs conducted by independent providers.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for manufacturers, including the obligation to make available any relevant updates to documentation and tools necessary for servicing equipment. It also includes provisions that protect manufacturers from liability related to repairs performed by independent providers. Notably, any contractual terms that attempt to waive or limit a manufacturer's obligations under this bill will be deemed void and unenforceable. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance repair accessibility for agricultural equipment, promoting fair competition and consumer rights in the agricultural sector.