Bill > A06601

This bill establishes the "Farm Equipment Fair Repair Act", which requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of agricultural equipment to provide independent repair providers and equipment owners with access to documentation, parts, and tools necessary for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing farm equipment under fair and reasonable terms. The bill defines key terms such as agricultural equipment (which includes machinery used in farming, livestock raising, and related activities), independent repair providers, and authorized repair providers. The legislation prohibits manufacturers from using parts pairing or other mechanisms to prevent the installation of non-manufacturer replacement parts, create misleading warnings, or limit who can purchase repair materials. Manufacturers must make diagnostic tools, documentation, and parts available without excessive restrictions, though they are not required to disclose trade secrets or provide materials that would override security measures. The bill includes limitations protecting manufacturers from liability for damages caused by independent repairs not attributable to manufacturing defects and excludes certain types of equipment like motor vehicles and industrial construction equipment. The law would apply to equipment manufactured and sold on or after July 1, 2015, and can be enforced by the attorney general under existing unfair trade practices statutes. The goal is to give farmers and independent repair shops more flexibility in maintaining and repairing their agricultural equipment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6601