Consumer Protection - Right to Repair - Farm Equipment
Sponsor: Kevin B. Hornberger (District 35B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Commercial Law - Consumer ProtectionStatus: Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a farm equipment manufacturer to make available certain documentation, updates, or information to an independent repair provider or owner of farm equipment to allow for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of the farm equipment; prohibiting a farm equipment manufacturer from knowingly misrepresenting or withholding farm equipment part numbers from a customer for a certain purpose; etc.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sakamoto-Wengel, Steven M. | Consumer Protection Division | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Hornberger, Delegate Hornbergerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Taylor, Tom | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thompson, Lindsaylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Schaeffer, Allen | Engine Technology Forum | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hanz, Patricia | Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVThompson, LindsayRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Farmland Trust; CropLife America; Delaware-Maryland Agribusiness Association; Denali Water Solutions; Horizon Farm Credit…