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IA HSB133

SB

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Renames the "documentary fee" that motor vehicle dealers may charge customers to "administrative fee" and expands its scope to cover services related to the sale of a motor vehicle performed on behalf of the customer

  • Removes the current $180 cap on the fee that dealers can charge per vehicle sold in a transaction

  • Requires dealers to disclose the administrative fee in the vehicle price, in advertisements, and when making or accepting offers to sell

  • Mandates clear and conspicuous disclosure of an updated notice in purchase agreements explaining that the administrative fee is not an official or legally required fee

  • Violations constitute unlawful practice under Iowa Code section 714.16, with remedies including injunctive relief, disgorgement of money or property, and civil penalties up to $40,000 per violation

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to administrative fees charged by motor vehicle dealers, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 758.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 758.

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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