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WI AB31

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Tittl

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a "lemon law" for farm equipment (implements of husbandry) with defects covered by express warranty that substantially impair use, value, or safety

  • Requires manufacturers, lessors, or authorized dealers to repair nonconformities reported by consumers before warranty expiration or within one year of delivery, whichever is sooner

  • Entitles consumers to a replacement implement or full refund if the same defect persists after at least 4 repair attempts, or if the equipment is out of service for 30 or more cumulative days

  • Manufacturers must provide refunds within 30 days or replacement equipment within 45 days of consumer notification; refunds include purchase price, sales tax, finance charges, and collateral costs minus a reasonable use allowance

  • Prohibits resale or lease of returned nonconforming equipment without disclosing the defect history to prospective buyers; manufacturers who fail to disclose must indemnify dealers for resulting costs

Legislative Description

Repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.

Last Action

Read first time and referred to committee on Transportation and Local Government

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Local Government1/26/2026
Rules1/14/2026
Agriculture2/17/2025

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