Enacting the motor vehicle right to repair act.

SB 495, the Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Act, requires vehicle manufacturers to provide independent repair facilities and vehicle owners with access to diagnostic tools, parts, software, and mechanical data (like vehicle diagnostics and telematics) at the same cost and terms offered to dealers. It directly affects independent repair shops (which are not affiliated with dealers/manufacturers) and Kansas vehicle owners by giving them equal access to repair information and tools previously controlled by manufacturers. The bill establishes a Motor Vehicle Repair Board under the Attorney General to manage secure data access, set standards, and investigate violations. Key provisions mandate standardized, non-authorized access to vehicle diagnostic systems for all makes/models sold in Kansas, including commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds, and require manufacturers to sell repair components to independent shops on par with dealer pricing.