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HB 7476·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT

IntroducedFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Shallcross Smith
Latest Action

03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to Rhode Island’s commercial law that creates a right‑to‑repair framework for electronics‑enabled agricultural equipment. It obligates original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide documentation, parts, and software tools on fair and reasonable terms to independent repair providers and equipment owners. The goal is to make farm equipment maintenance more accessible and competitive.

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