What does Preamble of Farm Freedom to Repair Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 17 of the United States Code. The stated purpose of the bill is to provide for the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic agricultural equipment.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Farm Freedom to Repair Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Farm Freedom to Repair Act.

What does DIAGNOSIS, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN DIGITAL of Farm Freedom to Repair Act do?

This section amends Section 1201 of title 17, United States Code. It establishes exceptions to copyright infringement provisions for the diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of digital electronic agricultural equipment. These exceptions allow circumvention of technological measures, and the manufacture, import, or trafficking of related technologies, products, or services. The term 'digital electronic agricultural equipment' is defined as any agricultural product dependent on digital electronics to function.

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Farm Freedom to Repair Act

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Victoria Spartz (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends copyright law to permit farmers to diagnose, maintain, and repair digital electronic agricultural equipment, even if it requires circumventing technological measures.
It establishes a legal exception for technologies, products, or services that enable the repair of this equipment, preventing copyright infringement claims.
The legislation defines 'digital electronic agricultural equipment' as any agricultural product relying on digital electronics for operation.

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