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MA H452

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Francisco Paulino

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires agricultural equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and repair tools to independent repair providers and equipment owners at fair and reasonable costs, effective January 1, 2027

  • Covers tractors, trailers, combines, sprayers, balers, and other farm/ranch equipment, but excludes highway vehicles, off-highway vehicles, watercraft, snowmobiles, aircraft, and irrigation equipment

  • Mandates manufacturers provide access to reset electronic security locks or security functions disabled during repairs, through appropriate secure release systems

  • Shields manufacturers and equipment dealers from liability for faulty repairs performed by independent repair providers or owners, including equipment damage and consequential damages

  • Voids any contract provisions that waive or limit manufacturer obligations under the law, while preserving existing warranty and recall repair arrangements between manufacturers and authorized repair providers

Legislative Description

Relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5080

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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