2026 Regular Session
HB 5332
Agricultural Right to Repair Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Agricultural Right to Repair Act, aims to give farmers and independent repair providers more control over repairing their agricultural equipment. It requires manufacturers of equipment like tractors and combines to make available documentation, parts, and tools needed for maintenance and repair, on fair and reasonable terms. The goal is to increase competition and choice in the repair market for agricultural machinery.
Key provisions
- Manufacturers must provide documentation, parts, and tools for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing agricultural equipment.
- ‘Fair and reasonable terms’ are defined for parts, tools, and documentation, considering costs and restrictions.
- Independent repair providers are defined and granted access to necessary resources.
- The Attorney General can enforce the act under the Unfair Trade Practices Act.
- Manufacturers are not required to disclose trade secrets.
- The act applies to equipment sold or in use starting July 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Agricultural Equipment Owners
- Independent Repair Providers
- Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers
- West Virginia Residents
Notable changes
- Requires manufacturers to provide repair resources to independent repair providers.
- Defines ‘fair and reasonable terms’ for parts and tools, limiting manufacturer control.
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