Farm Equipment Right to Repair: Access to Parts, Tools, and Software
This bill mandates agricultural equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide farmers and independent repair shops with all necessary parts, diagnostic tools, software, and documentation. The goal is to lower repair costs and reduce downtime by giving equipment owners full control over their machinery maintenance. Farmers will be able to choose who repairs their equipment, without being restricted to expensive authorized services.
Key points
Manufacturers must provide parts, software, firmware, and tools for farm equipment repair on fair and reasonable terms.
Farmers and independent mechanics gain access to diagnostic software and equipment data, previously often restricted to authorized dealers.
The Act allows bypassing digital locks (DRM) for repair purposes, but prohibits modifications that violate safety or emissions standards.
Violations will be treated as unfair trade practices and may result in significant civil penalties imposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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