RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING ACT.
Sponsored By: Chris Todd (Democratic)
Filed
Summary
Authorizes manufacturers and distributors to sell directly to consumers items activated or installed through remote electronic transmission. Clarifies the applicability of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act to common entities. Amends the grounds for denying, suspending, revoking, or otherwise taking adverse action on a licensee. Prohibits a manufacturer or distributor from requiring a dealer to purchase or lease any electric vehicle charging station at the dealer's expenses unless provided notice of intent to sell the manufacturer's or distributor's electric vehicles. Clarifies the conditions for the transfer of a franchise. Clarifies the requirements for reimbursing a dealer for parts and labor.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Chris Todd
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
1/30/2025HouseBill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 01-30-25 10:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/28/2025HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/23/2025HouseReferred to TRN, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
1/23/2025HousePending introduction.
1/21/2025House
Bill Text
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