Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7476: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7476 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 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 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Alex Marszalkowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| 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
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations