HB1852

House Bill 1852, titled the 'Right to Repair' act, establishes requirements for manufacturers of agricultural equipment to provide farmers and independent repair facilities with access to necessary tools, software, documentation, and diagnostics. The bill mandates that this access be provided on 'fair and reasonable' terms, ensuring that farmers have the ability to diagnose and repair their own equipment or choose their preferred repair service. It applies to equipment such as tractors, combines, and various harvesting or irrigation implements, while specifically excluding passenger vehicles and certain all-terrain vehicles. Manufacturers are required to share diagnostic codes and data generated by equipment with the owner. However, the bill includes protections for manufacturers, stating they are not required to disclose trade secrets, proprietary information, or compromise cybersecurity, safety protocols, or emissions compliance. Furthermore, it clarifies that the act does not authorize the illegal modification of equipment to adjust power levels or bypass environmental regulations. Manufacturers retain the right to enforce intellectual property rights and are not obligated to provide materials that are no longer available.