Revise ownership laws related to farm equipment embedded software- electronic control unit, sensor, switches, and controls
This bill establishes the Agricultural Embedded Software Act to regulate how manufacturers of farm equipment with digital components can restrict repair and maintenance services. It directly affects farmers, independent repair shops, and equipment manufacturers by prohibiting contracts that limit the use or sale of agricultural equipment through embedded software restrictions. The law requires manufacturers to provide independent repair providers with access to necessary documentation, tools, parts, and software updates on fair and reasonable terms, ensuring these resources are available without requiring additional contracts or imposing unreasonable purchase limits. Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to equipment, repair providers, and parts pairing to clarify obligations under the new regulations.
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Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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