Bill > SF2030

This bill amends Minnesota's existing law to require original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of farm equipment to facilitate repairs by making documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms. Specifically, the bill expands existing right-to-repair regulations to include farm equipment, mandating that manufacturers provide repair resources within 60 days of first selling the equipment, and at no charge for documentation and software. The bill also prohibits manufacturers from using technical mechanisms like parts pairing or proprietary firmware to prevent independent repairs, such as creating deceptive alerts, limiting parts purchases, or reducing equipment functionality when non-manufacturer parts are used. Important limitations are included to protect manufacturers, including provisions that they are not required to divulge trade secrets, provide parts for product development, or disable safety systems. The bill applies only to farm equipment as defined in state law and excludes heavy and utility equipment. The legislation aims to give farmers and independent repair shops more flexibility and options for maintaining and repairing agricultural machinery, potentially reducing repair costs and equipment downtime.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2030&ssn=0&y=2025