HB390

Provide for Montana right to repair agricultural equipment act

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana Agricultural Equipment Repair Bill of Rights Act establishes rights for owners and independent repair providers to repair agricultural.

The Montana Agricultural Equipment Repair Bill of Rights Act requires original equipment manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent repair providers and equipment owners on fair and reasonable terms. The act prohibits manufacturers from using parts pairing or other mechanisms to prevent repairs. It also mandates that manufacturers make available special documentation, tools, and parts needed to reset electronic locks for repair purposes, with the owner's permission.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Business and Labor--To Table

12 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 13, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 18, 2025

House

(H) Tabled in Committee (H) Business and Labor