South Dakota HB1269 requires manufacturers to provide necessary resources for independent repairs of agricultural equipment.

South Dakota HB1269 mandates that manufacturers of agricultural equipment make available certain resources to independent repair providers and equipment owners. These resources include documentation, parts, software, specialty tools, and updates needed for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair. The bill prohibits manufacturers from restricting access to these resources. It also mandates reactivation of safety systems after repairs and prohibits deactivating them for repair purposes. The law applies to equipment manufactured and sold after January 1, 2014, and becomes effective October 1, 2026.

South Dakota HB1269 requires manufacturers to provide necessary resources for independent repairs of agricultural equipment.

South Dakota HB1269 mandates that manufacturers of agricultural equipment make available certain resources to independent repair providers and equipment owners. These resources include documentation, parts, software, specialty tools, and updates needed for diagnosis, maintenance, or repair. The bill prohibits manufacturers from restricting access to these resources. It also mandates reactivation of safety systems after repairs and prohibits deactivating them for repair purposes. The law applies to equipment manufactured and sold after January 1, 2014, and becomes effective October 1, 2026.