Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB495 — Enacting the motor vehicle right to repair act.

Last action — Died in Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning motor vehicles; relating to motor vehicle repairs; enacting the motor vehicle right to repair act; establishing the motor vehicle repair board under the supervision of the office of the attorney general; requiring vehicle manufacturers to provide for purchase all diagnostic repair tools, parts, software and other components to motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities.

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

  • Senate Committee on Commerce · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Commerce

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB495 do?
AN ACT concerning motor vehicles; relating to motor vehicle repairs; enacting the motor vehicle right to repair act; establishing the motor vehicle repair board under the supervision of the office of the attorney general; requiring vehicle manufacturers to provide for purchase all diagnostic repair tools, parts, software and other components to motor vehicle owners and independent repair facilities.
Who sponsors SB495?
SB495 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Commerce.
What is the current status of SB495?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB495?
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