Farm Equipment Safety Act
To amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes.
HB7849, also known as the Farm Equipment Safety Act, aims to change the Clean Air Act by removing emission standards for nonroad engines and vehicles used in agriculture. This means farmers and agricultural workers would not have to comply with certain environmental regulations for their machinery.
This bill would directly impact farmers, agricultural businesses, and anyone using nonroad engines or vehicles in farming activities. By exempting these machines from emission standards, it could potentially reduce regulatory burdens and costs for those in the agricultural sector.
As of March 5, 2026, HB7849 has just been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is currently in its early stages and will need to go through committee review, potential amendments, and a vote in the House before moving to the Senate for further consideration.
