HB 432 - SB 499
FISCAL NOTE
Fiscal Review Committee
Tennessee General Assembly
February 3, 2025
Fiscal Analyst: Arielle Woodmore | Email: arielle.woodmore@capitol.tn.gov | Phone: 615-741-2564
HB 432 - SB 499
SUMMARY OF BILL: Requires an original equipment manufacturer of agricultural
equipment and parts for such equipment to provide an independent repair provider or owner of the
manufacturer's equipment any documentation, parts, or tools required for the diagnosis,
maintenance, or repair of the agricultural equipment and parts for such equipment inclusive of any
updates. Requires the documentation, parts, and tools be made available either directly by the
original equipment manufacturer or an authorized repair provider and distributor. Provides certain
prohibitions for original equipment manufacturers. Establishes a violation of such as an unfair or
deceptive act or practice under the Consumer Protection Act of 1977.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumptions:
• Any increase in the number of complaints handled by the Attorney General is estimated to
be not significant and can be handled by existing staff during normal work hours.
• Committing an unfair or deceptive practice under the Consumer Protection Act of 1977 is a
Class B misdemeanor offense.
• There will not be a sufficient number of prosecutions for state or local government to
experience any significant increase in revenue or expenditures.
IMPACT TO COMMERCE:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumption:
• The net impact to commerce or jobs in Tennessee is estimated to be not significant.
CERTIFICATION:
The information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Bojan Savic, Executive Director