HB781

Requiring advance notice to certain motor vehicle dealers relating to unfair or deceptive practices before filing a lawsuit

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB781 requires vehicle purchasers to notify dealers of potential lawsuits before filing.

Montana HB781 mandates that purchasers of vehicles must notify dealers in writing before filing a lawsuit related to unfair or deceptive practices. The notice must include specific details about the buyer, dealer, vehicle, and the alleged issue. The dealer has 28 days to respond. If no response is received, the purchaser can proceed with the lawsuit. The bill also outlines the types of vehicles covered and amends related statutes.

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Roll Call Votes

(H) Business and Labor--To Table

17 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3, 2025

8:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 4, 2025

House

(H) Fiscal Note Printed