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MI SB0198
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the "Motor Vehicle Dealer Data Collection Act" to regulate how manufacturers, dealers, and third parties access, share, and use protected dealer data stored in dealer data systems
- Prohibits manufacturers and third parties from requiring dealers to grant direct or indirect access to dealer data systems, and bans cyber ransom activities that encrypt or restrict dealer access to data for unauthorized payment
- Requires prior express written consent from dealers before third parties can access, share, sell, or transmit protected dealer data, with dealers able to revoke consent with 60-day notice or immediately for cause
- Mandates dealer data vendors adopt standardized frameworks and open application programming interfaces for data exchange, following STAR (Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail) cybersecurity standards
- Requires manufacturers, authorized integrators, and third parties to indemnify dealers for claims or damages resulting from violations of the act related to accessing or disclosing protected dealer data
Legislative Description
Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.
Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform1/29/2026
Regulatory Affairs3/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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