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IL HB4925
Bill
Status
8/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jay Hoffman
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AI Summary
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Amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act to define "motorcycle" as motor vehicles with a seat or saddle designed to travel with 3 or fewer wheels in contact with the ground, including off-highway vehicles but excluding farm and lawn equipment.
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Prohibits manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers from requiring motorcycle franchisees to participate in retail financing plans, leasing plans, or consumer insurance plans.
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Prohibits manufacturers from owning, operating, or controlling any motorcycle dealership in Illinois for longer than 2 years.
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Prohibits requiring dealers to use manufacturer-approved fixtures for non-manufacturer products, purchase lighting fixtures only from approved vendors, or relocate to new facilities.
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Prohibits coercing dealers to construct facility improvements at substantial cost (defined as 10% or more of average annual net profits over 3 years) or conditioning incentive program eligibility on such improvements.
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Requires repurchase of dealer inventory upon franchise termination, with manufacturers granting security interests to dealers in repurchased inventory per the Uniform Commercial Code.
Legislative Description
VEHICLE FRANCHISE-VIOLATION
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0839
8/9/2024