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Delaware House Republicans

House Bill 176

Richard G. Collins
By Richard G. Collins
District 41

From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 3 by seeking to empower farmers and independent repair providers by establishing the Delaware Agricultural Equipment Right to Repair Act. The bill requires manufacturers of agricultural equipment to provide owners and third-party technicians with access—on fair and reasonable terms—to the same documentation, parts, and tools used by authorized dealers for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
This legislation aims to:

  • Promote consumer choice and competitive repair markets
  • Reduce downtime and repair costs for agricultural operations
  • Address growing concerns over repair monopolies and digital lockouts

For the complete bill, please click here: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142358

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