Creating the motor vehicle right to repair act.

HB 2288, the Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Act, requires manufacturers to standardize and provide vehicle owners and independent repair facilities access to diagnostic data and on-board systems for all motor vehicles (including commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs), without needing manufacturer authorization. It directly affects vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and manufacturers by mandating standardized data access. The bill establishes a Motor Vehicle Repairs Board to oversee implementation and ensure consistent standards across all vehicle makes and models sold in Kansas. It excludes farm vehicles but covers most passenger and commercial vehicles. The key change eliminates manufacturer-imposed barriers to repair data, promoting competition in the repair market.