H7479

Extends certain protocols applicable to vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, updates definitions relative to common entities and sales.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7479 extends protocols for motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches, updates definitions, and prohibits.

Rhode Island H7479 amends existing laws to extend certain protocols applicable to motor vehicle manufacturers to their distributors and factory branches. It updates definitions related to common entities and sales, and prohibits specific practices such as unfair discrimination among dealers, coercion, and certain price-setting activities. The bill also outlines conditions for the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of franchises and requires manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches to provide compensation under certain circumstances.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDI
3
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

Feb 4

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations