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SB 386FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026signed
Enacted

New Warranty Protections for Farm Equipment

Original title: Farm Equipment

March 30, 2026

Companion · HB 637same policy, House version
agricultureconsumer protectionfarm equipmentwarranty lawcivil remediesindustry

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Current status: signed.

Last action
Chapter No. 2026-5Mar 30, 2026
Lead sponsor
Jay Trumbull

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

Farmers and agricultural businesses gain a legal pathway to force manufacturers to fix or refund defective equipment at no cost, while also securing the right to maintain their machinery on-site without local zoning interference.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Farmers

They gain new warranty enforcement rights and protection for on-site equipment maintenance.

Farm equipment manufacturers

They are required to perform warranty repairs at no cost and must replace or refund equipment that cannot be repaired.

What changed

Current stage: signed.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This law establishes a 'lemon law' for farm equipment, requiring manufacturers to repair, replace, or refund defective machinery that fails to meet express warranties. It also clarifies that farmers have the right to store and repair their own equipment on their property, provided it is at least 50 feet from public roads.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as 'farm equipment' under this law?
It includes all power-drawn, power-driven, or self-propelled equipment used on a farm or to transport farm products.
Can my local city or county stop me from repairing my tractor on my farm?
No. The law explicitly states that owners may store, maintain, or repair equipment on their farm property at least 50 feet from public roads, notwithstanding any other local law or policy.
What happens if the manufacturer refuses to fix my equipment?
If they fail to conform the equipment to the warranty after a reasonable number of attempts (presumed to be three), they must replace the equipment or refund your money. You may also pursue a civil action.

Why It Matters

Farmers and agricultural businesses gain a legal pathway to force manufacturers to fix or refund defective equipment at no cost, while also securing the right to maintain their machinery on-site without local zoning interference.

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Lobbying Activity

CONTINENTAL STRATEGY, LLC

on behalf of THE TORO COMPANY

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower3/11/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

117

Yes

112

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

5

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/29/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

39

Yes

35

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/27/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

22

Yes

22

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/13/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

10

Yes

10

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper12/2/2025openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

4

Yes

4

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift100% confidence

Preemption of Local Zoning

The bill explicitly overrides local ordinances regarding the storage and repair of farm equipment, establishing a uniform state-level standard.

Florida Legislature

Connected Entities

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Sources

Open source document

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  • Controversy20
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