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WV SB97
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Hamilton
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AI Summary
- Requires farm equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools needed for diagnosis, maintenance, and repair to independent repair providers and equipment owners after the warranty expires
- Applies to farm and ranch equipment including combines, tractors, trailers, sprayers, balers, and related attachments, but excludes motor vehicles designed for public roadways
- Imposes civil penalties of at least $1,000 per violation, with each day of continued violation after notice constituting a separate offense
- Protects manufacturer trade secrets from required disclosure and shields manufacturers from liability for damage caused by independent repair providers or owners during repairs
- Takes effect July 1, 2026, and automatically sunsets on July 1, 2029, with the Commissioner of Agriculture having exclusive enforcement authority
Legislative Description
Equipment Right to Repair Act
Agriculture
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/19/2026
Agriculture1/14/2026
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