Kansas committee hears industry-backed, dealer-opposed digital 'right to repair' bill with carve-outs under discussion Lawmakers heard HB 2700, which would require manufacturers to make documentation, replacement parts and tools available to independent repair providers and owners on fair terms, with broad exemptions for vehicle, medical, agricultural and safety equipment; Garmin and the Kansas Chamber supported a narrowly tailored bill while equipment dealers sought a 'nonroad' exemption.

A new digital repair bill in Kansas could reshape how manufacturers interact with independent repair providers, but not without significant pushback from industry dealers over crucial exemptions.

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