HB 2410 Summary

• Requires manufacturers to indemnify franchised dealerships for third-party claims arising from vehicle defects, design flaws, required service procedures, improper use of consumer data, manufacturer acts or omissions, or dealership use of manufacturer-required digital vendor services that violate state or federal law.

• Prohibits manufacturers from coercing dealers to install public electric vehicle charging stations on dealership premises and defines "coerce" to include wrongfully withholding vehicles, parts, or incentives offered to other same line-make dealers.

• Establishes requirements for vehicle reservation systems used by manufacturers to allocate vehicles to dealers, requiring customer dealer selection or objective criteria and 30-day advance notice of system rules and material changes.

• Prohibits manufacturers from controlling subscription service fees for in-vehicle electronic services such as navigation updates, satellite radio, roadside assistance, driver assistance features, and vehicle-connected services.

• Adds new section 28-4464 exempting manufacturers that do not use franchised dealerships from article requirements and clarifies various dealer protection provisions regarding compensation, audits, and lead allocation.