Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan Senate Bill SB0341

Introduced
5/18/23  

Caption

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; original equipment manufacturers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0342'23

Impact

The legislation impacts existing state laws by empowering independent repair providers and owners with vital access to specific tools and information necessary for repairing electronics-enabled agricultural equipment. Manufacturers are required to disclose this information on fair and reasonable terms, ensuring that repair access does not impose unreasonable financial burdens on users or service providers. This change could significantly enhance the ability of local repair industries to thrive and provide competition to OEM-authorized repair services, ultimately benefiting consumers.

Summary

Senate Bill 0341, known as the Agricultural Equipment Repair Act, mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment provide necessary parts, tools, and documentation to equipment owners and independent repair providers. This provision is intended to facilitate the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of such equipment, promoting greater consumer access and service options in Michigan. The bill underscores a commitment to support local repair industries and improve the longevity of existing agricultural equipment systems.

Contention

Among the notable points of contention regarding SB 0341 is the potential tug-of-war over intellectual property rights and trade secrets. While the bill promotes transparency and fair access, OEMs may express concerns about the extent to which they must share proprietary information or tools, especially if they feel such disclosures could compromise their competitive edge. Critics could argue that the legislation risks encouraging unauthorized repairs that could lead to safety and liability issues in agriculture, while proponents emphasize the need for greater repair accessibility and consumer rights.

Companion Bills

MI SB0342

Same As Vehicles: agricultural equipment; definitions for the agricultural equipment repair act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0341'23

Previously Filed As

MI HB4609

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; original equipment manufacturers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require. Creates new act.

MI HB4650

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; original equipment manufacturers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4651'23

MI H7229

Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment.

MI H5159

Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment.

MI HB1151

Require that manufacturers of agricultural equipment allow an independent repair provider or an owner to make certain repairs to agricultural equipment.

MI SB0342

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; definitions for the agricultural equipment repair act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0341'23

MI HB4651

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; definitions for the agricultural equipment repair act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4650'23

MI HB2535

Requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts and tools used to diagnose, maintain and repair digital electronic equipment; and imposing a penalty.

MI SB833

Requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts and tools used to diagnose, maintain and repair digital electronic equipment; and imposing a penalty.

MI HB1512

Requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners and independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts and tools used to diagnose, maintain and repair digital electronic equipment; and imposing a penalty.

Similar Bills

MI HB4609

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; original equipment manufacturers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require. Creates new act.

TX HB4362

Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electronics-enabled implements of agriculture.

TX SB1654

Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electronics-enabled implements of agriculture.

CO HB1121

Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment

MI HB4651

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; definitions for the agricultural equipment repair act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4650'23

MI SB0342

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; definitions for the agricultural equipment repair act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0341'23

MI HB4650

Vehicles: agricultural equipment; original equipment manufacturers of electronics-enabled agricultural equipment to provide certain parts, tools, and documentation to owners and independent repair providers; require. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4651'23

VT H0161

An act relating to the Vermont Fair Repair Act