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This bill, titled the Agricultural Equipment Right-To-Repair Act, requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide owners and independent repair providers with access to documentation, parts, and tools, including software updates, on fair and reasonable terms to enable the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of such equipment. The bill defines key terms like "authorized repair provider," "electronics-enabled agricultural equipment," and "independent repair provider," and sets guidelines for what constitutes "fair and reasonable terms" for accessing the necessary materials. The bill also prohibits OEMs from restricting the ability to disable security-related functions when necessary for repair, and requires OEMs to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation during warranty periods. Violations of the Act are considered unlawful practices under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, with the Attorney General empowered to enforce the law.

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