S.2998

Further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors

Introduced·3/26/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2998 regulates business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.

Massachusetts S2998 amends Chapter 93B to regulate business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. It prohibits manufacturers and distributors from coercing dealers to change dealership locations, make facility changes, or sell exclusive service contracts. The bill mandates mediation for disputes over warranty claims, markups, and labor rates. It also restricts manufacturers and distributors from altering dealer performance areas without notice and requires them to compensate dealers for certain remote updates.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 26

Senate

Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Mar 26

Senate

New draft of S201

Mar 26

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means