Montana HB550 prohibits entities from requiring dealers to sell electric or hybrid vehicles and limits their ability to modify franchise agreements.

Montana HB550 revises laws relating to automobile businesses and electric and hybrid vehicles. The bill prohibits manufacturers, distributors, and importers from requiring new motor vehicle dealers to purchase or sell electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, declaring such acts against public policy. It also restricts these entities from modifying franchise agreements without substantial and adverse effects on dealers. The bill outlines specific prohibited acts, including coercion, unreasonable withholding of benefits, and unilateral amendments to franchise agreements.

Montana HB550 prohibits entities from requiring dealers to sell electric or hybrid vehicles and limits their ability to modify franchise agreements.

Montana HB550 revises laws relating to automobile businesses and electric and hybrid vehicles. The bill prohibits manufacturers, distributors, and importers from requiring new motor vehicle dealers to purchase or sell electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, declaring such acts against public policy. It also restricts these entities from modifying franchise agreements without substantial and adverse effects on dealers. The bill outlines specific prohibited acts, including coercion, unreasonable withholding of benefits, and unilateral amendments to franchise agreements.