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OR HB2127
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturers from charging consumers recurring subscription fees for vehicle features using pre-installed hardware (like heated seats or driver assistance) that would function without ongoing support, while exempting cellular-dependent services like navigation and satellite radio
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Requires manufacturers to compensate dealers at retail customer rates for warranty work, including diagnostic labor and parts markup, and prohibits denying claims solely based on national market averages or limiting repairs based on national failure rate indexes
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Expands protections against manufacturer coercion of dealers, including prohibitions on forcing dealers to install public EV charging stations, accept unfair vehicle allocation systems, or use specific vendors for facility construction without a 20-business-day approval process for alternatives
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Mandates manufacturer indemnification of dealers for claims arising from vehicle defects, required service procedures, improper use of protected dealer data, or franchisor-mandated electronic systems that violate federal or state law
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Establishes dealer compensation requirements for vehicles held under recall stop-sale orders at 1.5% of vehicle valuation per month, and requires manufacturers to provide 30 days notice before implementing changes to vehicle sales or reservation systems
Legislative Description
Relating to motor vehicle dealer franchises.
Last Action
Chapter 50, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
6/6/2025