2017 MD S.B. 566, SB 1004 Date introduced: FEBRUARY 2, 2017, Hearing Scheduled 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. Alters provisions governing the payment of warranty claims by vehicle manufacturers; alters the time periods within which a vehicle manufacturer may charge back specified payments or credits made to vehicle dealers under warranty, incentive, or reimbursement programs. Bill 566 | Bill 1004
2017 MD H.B. 1120; (NEW BILL), Date introduced: FEBRUARY 9, 2017, Hearing Scheduled 3/03 at 1:00 p.m., limits a manufacturers ability to enforce performance standards; requires that the assignment of a dealer's market area meet specified standards.
Missouri - Professional Registration and Licensing
2017 MO H.B. 702; Date introduced: JANUARY 23, 2017; Last action: FEBRUARY 9, 2017; To House Committee on Professional Registration & Licensing. Provides that royalty payments to a dental franchisor by a licensee of the Dental Board operating a franchised dental office is not unlawful.
2017 IN H.B. 1592; Date Introduced: JANUARY 23, 2017, Last action: FEBRUARY 7, 2017; Passed House. Provides that a manufacturer may engage in sales directly to the public only if the manufacturer meets certain requirements and can no longer engage in sales directly to the public after the earlier of reaching 1,000 units in cumulative annual sales, or six years after the initial dealer's license is granted.
2017 IL S.B. 1687; (NEW BILL), Date introduced: FEBRUARY 9, 2017, Last action: FEBRUARY 9, 2017 to Senate Committee on Assignments. Amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act; provides that paying manufacturer's and distributor's fees under the Vehicle Code constitutes agreement with the terms of the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act; limits the ability of a manufacturer to penalize a dealer if a customer resells or exports a vehicle; limits a manufacturer from requiring dealer improvements or requiring that dealers use specific vendors for improvements; imposes conditions on a manufacturer’s exercise of a right of first refusal; prohibits direct sales by manufacturers to consumers; adds to the required factors to be considered in determining whether good cause exists for terminating a dealer agreement.
2017 AZ H.B. 2331; Date introduced: January 19, 2017, Last action: FEBRUARY 8, 2017; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, recommended passage, with a amendment: Provides that automobile dealers must be compensated for recall work at the same rate they are compensated for warranty work.
2017 WY S.B. 94; Date introduced: JANUARY 16, 2017; Last action: FEBRUARY 2, 2017; Passed Second Reading in Senate. Provides that neither a franchisee nor any employee of the franchisee shall be deemed to be an employee of the franchisor.
2017 WY S.B. 57; Date introduced: JANUARY 3, 2017, Last action: FEBRUARY 2, 2017; Passed Senate and sent to House. Authorizes a motor vehicle manufacturer without dealerships within the state to sell motor vehicles directly to consumers.
2017 WA H.B. 1881; Date introduced: February 1, 2017, Last action: February 1, 2017; To House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards. Provides that a franchisor is not an employer of a franchisee or of an employee of a franchisee.
2017 SC H.B. 3607; Date introduced: JANUARY 31, 2017, Last action: JANUARY 31, 2017; to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry; SC S.B. 321; Date introduced: JANUARY 31, 2017, Last action: JANUARY 31, 2017; To Senate Committee on Transportation. Regulates the relationship between recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers of recreational vehicles. House | Senate