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FL H1255

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires portable wireless device manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools to device owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms for diagnosing, maintaining, or repairing devices sold or used in Florida on or after July 1, 2026

  • Creates the "Agricultural Equipment Fair Repair Act" requiring farm equipment manufacturers to make diagnostic and repair information, including embedded software updates, available at no charge to independent repair providers and equipment owners

  • Establishes enforcement through a 30-day written notice and cure period before complaints may be filed in circuit court; violations constitute deceptive and unfair trade practices under Florida law

  • Exempts FDA-approved devices, security/life-safety systems, and trade secrets from disclosure requirements; manufacturers not required to provide parts no longer available to them

  • Imposes civil penalties of up to $500 per violation for agricultural equipment manufacturers who fail to comply with repair information requirements

Legislative Description

Portable Wireless Device Repair

Last Action

Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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