An Act relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment
This bill requires manufacturers of agricultural equipment (like tractors, combines, and harvesters) to provide independent repair shops and farmers with fair access to necessary repair resources. It mandates that manufacturers supply documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and diagnostic tools at terms equivalent to those offered to their own dealers, without unreasonable restrictions or higher costs. The law specifically excludes equipment such as irrigation systems, snowmobiles, and highway vehicles from coverage. It directly affects Massachusetts farmers and independent repair providers by reducing barriers to repairing farm machinery without being forced to use manufacturer-approved services.
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