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WV SB577

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barrett

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers, factory branches, distributors, and distributor branches from charging consumers subscription fees or other payments for post-sale software or hardware upgrades, maintenance, or changes affecting vehicle functions, features, and accessories

  • Exempts navigation and entertainment system software upgrades from the subscription fee prohibition

  • Removes the previous requirement that manufacturers disclose to dealers information about over-the-air or remote vehicle updates and associated consumer charges

  • Amends West Virginia Code §17A-6A-10, which governs prohibited practices in relationships between motor vehicle manufacturers/distributors and dealers

Legislative Description

Clarifying prohibited practices by manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch when providing new motor vehicle to dealer

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To Finance

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/12/2025
Government Organization2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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