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FL H0533
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Keith Truenow
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AI Summary
- Original equipment manufacturers of agricultural equipment (combines, tractors, implements, self-propelled equipment) must make diagnostic and repair documentation, technical updates, and embedded software corrections available to independent repair providers and equipment owners at no charge or on the same terms provided to authorized repair providers
- Manufacturers may not exclude diagnostic, service, or repair documentation necessary to reset security-related electronic functions from information provided to owners or independent repair providers
- The act does not require manufacturers to divulge trade secrets, nor does it apply to motor vehicle manufacturers, motor vehicle products or services, or motor vehicle dealers
- Any provision in an authorized repair agreement that attempts to waive, restrict, or limit a manufacturer's compliance with the act is void and unenforceable
- Manufacturers found in violation are subject to a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation, with an effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Fair Repair of Agricultural Equipment
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee2/7/2023
Full Bill Text
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