Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5159: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5159 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Casimiro, George Nardone (Republican), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations