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MI HB4650

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Dale Zorn

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires original equipment manufacturers to make parts, tools, and documentation available to equipment owners and independent repair providers for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment sold or used in Michigan on fair and reasonable terms.

  • Mandates manufacturers provide special parts, tools, and documentation needed to disable and reset electronic security locks or security-related functions during repair, potentially through a secure system.

  • Requires manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation at equitable prices during warranty periods for equipment with a wholesale price of $100 or more, considering actual preparation and distribution costs, affordability, and distribution methods.

  • Prohibits manufacturers from divulging trade secrets except as necessary to provide parts, tools, and documentation, and voids any contractual provisions that waive or limit a manufacturer's obligations under this act.

  • Grants the attorney general authority to bring civil actions for damages or equitable relief for violations of the act.

Legislative Description

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; original equipment manufacturers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4651'23

Trade: fair trade practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/24/2023

5/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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