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FL S0386
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay Trumbull
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AI Summary
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Defines "farm equipment" as all power-drawn, power-driven, or self-propelled equipment used on a farm or to transport farm products
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Allows consumers to report defective farm equipment that doesn't conform to express written warranties to the manufacturer or authorized service agent during the warranty period or within 1 year of original delivery
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Requires manufacturers or authorized agents to repair defective farm equipment at no cost to the consumer, and to replace the equipment or provide a full refund (including sales tax, license fees, and registration fees) if unable to fix the defect after a reasonable number of attempts
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Establishes a presumption that a reasonable number of repair attempts have been made if the same defect has been subject to repair 3 or more times but continues to exist
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Provides affirmative defenses for manufacturers if the nonconformity doesn't substantially impair use/market value, or if the defect resulted from consumer abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications
Legislative Description
Farm Equipment
Last Action
Passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 0
3/11/2026