Changes the laws regarding consumer products so that certain individuals and businesses have a right to repair information from certain manufacturers
HB 146 requires manufacturers of farm, construction, and forestry machinery to provide independent repair shops with the same diagnostic information, service parts, and repair tools they offer to their own authorized repair providers. It mandates these materials be available at "fair and reasonable terms," meaning no excessive pricing, with digital tools and software updates provided at no cost (except for printed documentation). The bill specifically covers equipment like tractors, skidders, and construction heavy machinery that relies on embedded digital electronics, ensuring repair shops can access necessary information without proprietary barriers. This directly affects independent repair businesses and equipment owners who rely on third-party services for maintenance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barry Hovis
RRepublican
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