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NJ S3322

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers of farm equipment and lawn mowers sold in New Jersey to provide independent repair providers and owners with the same diagnostic, service, and repair documentation available to authorized repair providers, at no charge or on fair and reasonable terms

  • Mandates manufacturers sell replacement parts and diagnostic repair tools to independent repair providers and owners under fair and reasonable terms, with the same capabilities provided to authorized dealers

  • Prohibits manufacturers from forcing authorized repair providers to purchase documentation in proprietary formats when standardized formats are available, unless the proprietary format contains exclusive functionality

  • Requires manufacturers to provide documentation necessary to reset security-related electronic functions and immobilizer systems to independent repair providers and owners

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 per violation, enforceable through Superior Court or municipal court proceedings

Legislative Description

Concerns right to repair farm equipment and lawn mowers.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

6/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce6/3/2024

Full Bill Text

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