SB1939

MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES

Chamber Passed·4/10/25

SB1939 amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act to regulate dealership transfers and franchise agreements.

SB1939 amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act to regulate dealership transfers and franchise agreements. It prohibits manufacturers from bypassing their franchise networks by directly selling to consumers. It mandates that manufacturers honor succession agreements for deceased or incapacitated dealers. It requires manufacturers to provide fair compensation for warranty repairs and prohibits them from imposing unreasonable restrictions on dealers. It also sets rules for the transfer and relocation of dealerships, including notice and hearing requirements for protesting dealers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 55–0 · Apr 10, 2025
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading in Senate

55 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

May 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Jun 22

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

Mar 20

House

Re-assigned to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee