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SB 2062

Consumer Freedom of Choice Act; amend to include motor vehicles, tools and farm equipment.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joel Carter and 2 co-sponsors

Expands Mississippi consumer right-to-repair law to cover motor vehicles, tools, and farm equipment, requiring manufacturers to provide repair access and parts information to independent shops and owners.

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Bill Summary · SB 2062

Legislative bill overview

SB 2062 expands Mississippi's "right to repair" protections by amending consumer freedom of choice laws to explicitly include motor vehicles, tools, and farm equipment. The bill would require manufacturers to provide consumers and independent repair shops with access to parts, repair manuals, and diagnostic information needed to repair these products rather than forcing consumers to use only authorized dealers or manufacturers.

Why is this important

This addresses a real economic concern: consumers increasingly lose ownership control when manufacturers restrict repairs through parts monopolies and proprietary diagnostics, raising costs for vehicle maintenance, equipment upkeep, and reducing consumer choice. The expansion to farm equipment is particularly significant in agricultural states, as farmers have faced restrictions on repairing their own equipment despite owning it outright.

Potential points of contention

  • Manufacturer liability concerns: Manufacturers argue that allowing third-party repairs using non-official parts could compromise safety and vehicle/equipment functionality, potentially creating liability issues
  • Intellectual property disputes: Companies claim repair manuals and diagnostic software represent proprietary intellectual property and trade secrets they're not obligated to share
  • Economic impact on dealerships: Authorized dealers and service centers worry lost repair monopolies will reduce their service revenue, potentially affecting rural availability of dealer services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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