COHB-23-1011Enacted

Consumer Right To Repair Agricultural Equipment

Jurisdiction:: Colorado
Type:: Right to Repair
Last action:: Apr 25, 2023

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Applies toOriginal equipment manufacturer of agricultural equipment sold or used in Colorado; also equipment dealers (any person, partnership, corporation, association, or other business enterprise primarily engaged in retail…

Obligations under this law

·Make available to independent repair providers and equipment owners, on fair and reasonable terms and costs, any documentation, parts, embedded software, embedded software for agricultural equipment, firmware, or tools intended for use with the equipment or any part, including updates
·With owner authorization, make available data (transmitted or compiled information arising from operation of the owner's agricultural equipment) to independent repair providers and owners
·With respect to equipment containing an electronic security lock or other security-related function, make available to independent repair providers and owners any documentation, parts, embedded software, embedded software for agricultural equipment, firmware, tools, or (with owner authorization) data needed to reset the lock or function when disabled during servicing, which may be provided through appropriate secure release systems

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This is a right-to-repair bill focused on agricultural equipment access to parts and documentation, not EPR or product stewardship; it was enacted January 1, 2024.

Covered Products

·Agricultural equipment primarily designed for use in a farm or ranch operation, including tractors, trailers, combines, sprayers, tillage implements, balers, and other equipment used to plant, cultivate, or harvest agricultural products or to ranch
·Attachments to and repair parts for covered agricultural equipment
·Powered wheelchairs (pre-existing coverage under the act)

Producer Obligations

·Make available to independent repair providers and equipment owners, on fair and reasonable terms and costs, any documentation, parts, embedded software, embedded software for agricultural equipment, firmware, or tools intended for use with the equipment or any part, including updates
·With owner authorization, make available data (transmitted or compiled information arising from operation of the owner's agricultural equipment) to independent repair providers and owners
·With respect to equipment containing an electronic security lock or other security-related function, make available to independent repair providers and owners any documentation, parts, embedded software, embedded software for agricultural equipment, firmware, tools, or (with owner authorization) data needed to reset the lock or function when disabled during servicing, which may be provided through appropriate secure release systems
·Not refuse to make available documentation, parts, embedded software, embedded software for agricultural equipment, firmware, tools, or data necessary to provide services on grounds that such items are trade secrets
·Ensure that parts sold to owners or independent repair providers are sold under equitable terms that are fair to both parties in light of agreed-upon conditions, promised quality, and timeliness of delivery, and that do not discourage or disincentivize repairs by owners or independent repair providers
·Not impose on owners or independent repair providers any substantial obligation to use, or restriction on use of, a part, embedded software, embedded software for agricultural equipment, firmware, or tool, including a condition that the owner or independent repair provider become an authorized repair provider
·Not require that a part, embedded software, embedded software for agricultural equipment, firmware, or tool be registered, paired with, or approved by the manufacturer or an authorized repair provider before it is operational
·Void and not enforce any contract term, provision, agreement, or language that waives, avoids, restricts, or limits the manufacturer's obligations under this part for contracts entered into after January 1, 2023

Exemptions

·Self-propelled vehicles designed primarily for transportation of individuals or property on a street or highway
·Powersports vehicles as defined in section 44-20-402(11)
·Aircraft used in an agricultural aircraft operation as defined in 14 CFR 137.3
·Equipment designed and used primarily for irrigation purposes
·Conduct that would require the manufacturer to divulge a trade secret (but manufacturer cannot refuse to provide items necessary for services solely on trade secret grounds)
·Manufacturer may withhold information regarding a component, design, functionality, or process of developing a part, embedded software, firmware, or tool if the information is a trade secret and the usability of the item for providing services is not diminished
·Independent repair providers and owners are not authorized to deactivate safety notification systems (except as necessary to provide services)
·Independent repair providers and owners are not authorized to change equipment settings in a manner that brings equipment out of compliance with applicable federal, state, or local safety or emissions laws (except as necessary to provide services)
·Independent repair providers and owners are not authorized to evade emissions, copyright, trademark, or patent laws
·Independent repair providers and owners are not authorized to engage in any other illegal equipment modification activities
·If an agricultural equipment manufacturer enters into or is covered under a nationwide memorandum of understanding regarding right to repair agricultural equipment, that memorandum of understanding governs the owner's right to provide or engage services

Key Deadlines

Jan 1, 2023compliance: Contract terms that waive, avoid, restrict, or limit manufacturer obligations under this part are void and unenforceable for contracts entered into or renewed after this date

Producer Definition

Original equipment manufacturer of agricultural equipment sold or used in Colorado; also equipment dealers (any person, partnership, corporation, association, or other business enterprise primarily engaged in retail sale of agricultural equipment)

Enforcement

Not specified in the provided text: Not specified in the provided text

Preemption Notes

A nationwide memorandum of understanding regarding right to repair agricultural equipment, if entered into by the manufacturer, governs the owner's right to provide or engage services, potentially superseding state-level obligations under this part

Compliance Dimensions

PenaltiesPenalties for non-compliance

“A manufacturer's failure to comply with the requirement to provide resources is a deceptive trade practice.”

Bans & RestrictionsModifications to agricultural equipment that deactivate a safety notification system (Design Ban), 2024; Modifications that bring equipment out of compliance with safety or emissions laws (Material Restriction), 2024; Conduct that would evade emissions, copyright, trademark, or patent laws (Sales Ban), 2024

“An independent repair provider or owner is not authorized to make any modifications to agricultural equipment that deactivates a safety notification system or brings the equipment out of compliance with safety or emissions laws or to engage in any conduct that would evade emissions, copyright, trademark, or patent laws.”

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Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary: Usually, an owner of agricultural equipment must seek diagnostic, maintenance, or repair services of the equipment from the agricultural equipment manufacturer (manufacturer). Starting January 1, 2024, the act requires a manufacturer to provide parts, embedded software, firmware, tools, or documentation, such as diagnostic, maintenance, or repair manuals, diagrams, or similar information (resources), to independent repair providers and owners of the manufacturer's agricultural equipment to allow an independent repair provider or owner to conduct diagnostic, maintenance, or repair services on the owner's agricultural equipment. A manufacturer's failure to comply with the requirement to provide resources is a deceptive trade practice. The act folds agricultural equipment into the existing consumer right-to-repair statutes and adds data to the list of resources that a manufacturer must provide to independent repair providers or owners. An independent repair provider or owner is not authorized to make any modifications to agricultural equipment that deactivates a safety notification system or brings the equipment out of compliance with safety or emissions laws or to engage in any conduct that would evade emissions, copyright, trademark, or patent laws. If an agricultural equipment manufacturer enters into a nationwide memorandum of understanding regarding right-to-repair agricultural equipment, the manufacturer is still obligated to meet the requirements of this act. If Congress enacts federal legislation regarding the right to repair agricultural equipment, this act will be repealed. APPROVED by Governor April 25, 2023 EFFECTIVE January 1, 2024 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.) bill-detail#toggle' id='read-more-less-btn'> Read more Prime Sponsors Representative Brianna Titone Representative Ron Weinberg Senator Nick Hinrichsen Senator Janice Marchman Committees House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Share: If you require reasonable accessibility accommodation to access this content, please email accessibility@coleg.gov . Status Became Law Introduced Passed Became Law Related Documents & Information Bill Text Fiscal Committees Votes Amendments Bill History Sponsors Session Laws Bill Text Fiscal Committees Votes Amendments Bill History Sponsors Session Laws All Versions (7) Date Version Documents 04/25/2023 Signed Act PDF 04/20/2023 Final Act PDF 03/16/2023 Rerevised PDF 03/15/2023 Revised PDF 02/21/2023 Reengrossed PDF 02/17/2023 Engrossed PDF 01/09/2023 Introduced PDF Preamended Versions (2) Date Version Documents 03/10/2023 PDF 02/07/2023 PDF Fiscal Notes (3) Date Version Documents 05/18/2023 FN3 PDF 03/03/2023 FN2 PDF 01/17/2023 FN1 PDF 03/09/2023 | Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources (3) Activity Vote Documents Adopt amendment L.015 The motion passed on a vote of 6-1. Vote summary Adopt amendment L.016 The motion passed on a vote of 5-2. Vote summary Refer House Bill 23-1011, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. Vote summary Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF 02/06/2023 | House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources (2) Activity Vote Documents Adopt amendment L.002 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary Refer House Bill 23-1011, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 9-4. Vote summary Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF House Votes (6) Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document 04/11/2023 Conference Committee Report REPASS 44 AYE 16 NO 5 OTHER Vote record 04/11/2023 Conference Committee Report ADOPT 46 AYE 14 NO 5 OTHER Vote record 03/20/2023 Senate Amendments NOT CNCR 44 AYE 16 NO 5 OTHER Vote record 02/21/2023 Third Reading BILL 44 AYE 17 NO 4 OTHER Vote record 02/21/2023 Third Reading AMD (L.013) 57 AYE 3 NO 5 OTHER Vote record 02/21/2023 Third Reading PERM 48 AYE 12 NO 5 OTHER Vote record Senate Votes (4) Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document 03/30/2023 Conference Committee Report REPASS 23 AYE 10 NO 2 OTHER Vote record 03/30/2023 Conference Committee Report ADOPT CCR 21 AYE 12 NO 2 OTHER Vote record 03/16/2023 Third Reading BILL 25 AYE 8 NO 2 OTHER Vote record 03/16/2023 Third Reading AMEND (L.032) 33 AYE 0 NO 2 OTHER Vote record Amendments (18) Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents 03/16/2023 L.032 Third Reading Passed PDF 03/15/2023 L.030 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF 03/15/2023 L.031 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF 03/15/2023 L.020 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF 03/15/2023 L.028 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF 03/15/2023 L.029 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF 03/09/2023 L.016 SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources Passed [*] PDF 03/09/2023 L.015 SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources Passed [*] PDF 02/21/2023 L.013 Third Reading Passed PDF 02/17/2023 L.011 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF 02/17/2023 L.010 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF 02/17/2023 L.009 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF 02/17/2023 L.007 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF 02/17/2023 L.006 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF 02/17/2023 L.005 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF 02/17/2023 L.012 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF 02/17/2023 L.003 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF 02/06/2023 L.002 HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Passed [*] PDF * Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate. ** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information. Bill history (20) Date Location Action 04/25/2023 Governor Governor Signed 04/21/2023 Governor Sent to the Governor 04/20/2023 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate 04/20/2023 House Signed by the Speaker of the House 04/11/2023 House House Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass 03/30/2023 Senate Senate Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass 03/27/2023 ConfComm First Conference Committee Result was to Adopt Rerevised w/ Amendments 03/20/2023 House House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee 03/17/2023 House House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily 03/16/2023 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor 03/15/2023 Senate Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor 03/14/2023 Senate Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 03/09/2023 Senate Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole 02/23/2023 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources 02/21/2023 House House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor 02/17/2023 House House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor 02/13/2023 House House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 02/09/2023 House House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 02/06/2023 House House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole 01/09/2023 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Sponsors Prime Sponsor Rep. B. Titone | Rep. R. Weinberg Sen. N. Hinrichsen | Sen. J. Marchman Sponsor (None) Co-Sponsor Rep. J. Amabile | Rep. A. Boesenecker | Rep. K. Brown | Rep. C. deGruy Kennedy | Rep. R. Dickson | Rep. R. English | Rep. S. Gonzales-Gutierrez | Rep. E. Hamrick | Rep. I. Jodeh | Rep. M. Lindsay | Rep. J. Mabrey | Rep. B. Marshall | Rep. J. McCluskie | Rep. K. McCormick | Rep. D. Michaelson Jenet | Rep. D. Ortiz | Rep. N. Ricks | Rep. E. Sirota | Rep. T. Story | Rep. M. Weissman | Rep. J. Willford | Rep. S. Woodrow Sen. J. Bridges | Sen. L. Cutter | Sen. J. Danielson | Sen. S. Fenberg | Sen. S. Jaquez Lewis | Sen. D. Moreno | Sen. R. 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