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Yes: 257 • No: 4
North CarolinaHB 4212025-2026 SessionHouse
AN ACT TO CLARIFY VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS.
Sponsored By: Brenden H. Jones (Republican), Stephen M. Ross (Republican), Steve Tyson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Longer grace, two-year plates for dealers
Beginning October 1, 2025, dealer license renewals get a 60-day grace period when filed on time. DMV shows continued validity and issues a temporary license for that period. Dealer plates stay valid while the temporary license is valid. Dealer plates now last two years, with expirations staggered across months or quarters to match dealer license cycles. Plates must be replaced every four years.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Brenden H. Jones
Republican • House
Stephen M. Ross
Republican • House
Steve Tyson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jerry "Alan" Branson
Republican • House
Mike Colvin
Democratic • House
Blair Eddins
Republican • House
Frances Jackson, PhD
Democratic • House
Frank Iler
Republican • House
Donnie Loftis
Republican • House
Jeffrey C. McNeely
Republican • House
Shelly Willingham
Democratic • House
Jeff Zenger
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/18/2025
HB 421: Motor Vehicle Dealers.
Yes: 107 • No: 1 • Other: 9
Senate vote • 6/17/2025
HB 421: Motor Vehicle Dealers.
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 4
House vote • 5/1/2025
HB 421: Motor Vehicle Dealers.
Yes: 105 • No: 3 • Other: 12
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-22
6/26/2025HouseSigned by Gov. 6/26/2025
6/26/2025HousePres. To Gov. 6/20/2025
6/20/2025HouseRatified
6/19/2025HouseOrdered Enrolled
6/18/2025HouseConcurred In S Com Sub
6/18/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 06/18/2025
6/17/2025HouseCal Pursuant 36(b)
6/17/2025HouseSpecial Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
6/17/2025HouseSpecial Message Sent To House
6/17/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
6/17/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
6/17/2025SenateReptd Fav
6/16/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/11/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
6/11/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
6/11/2025SenateRe-ref to Transportation. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/29/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
5/29/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/5/2025SenatePassed 1st Reading
5/5/2025SenateRegular Message Received From House
5/5/2025SenateRegular Message Sent To Senate
5/1/2025HousePassed 3rd Reading
5/1/2025HousePassed 2nd Reading
5/1/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 05/01/2025
4/30/2025House
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