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Connecticut - Direct Sales
HB 5205. To permit the sale of motor vehicles directly to the consumer without requiring sales through an existing car dealer and to encourage the adoption of electric and zero-emission vehicles in the state. Introduced 1/15/21; assigned to Joint Committee on Transportation.
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/TOB/H/PDF/2021HB-05205-R00-HB.PDF
New York - Factory Store Ownership
SB 1763. Permits factory store ownership by manufacturers of zero emission vehicles without franchisees in the state and eliminates grandfathering clause that previously applied only to Tesla. Introduced 1/15/21; assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation.
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1763
Washington - Motor Vehicle Dealer Statutes
HB 1049. Amends motor vehicle dealer statutes to permit ease of sale, delivery and other activities over the internet and at locations other than dealership. Introduced 1/11/21 and assigned to House Committee on Consumer Protection and Business; hearing scheduled 1/13/14; passed from Consumer Protection 1/14/21 and assigned to House Committee on Rules 1/19/21.
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1049.pdf
Mississippi - Vehicle Classification
SB 2483. Classifies electric bicycles as bicycles and not motor vehicles. Introduced 1/18/21; assigned to Senate Judiciary Committee.
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/SB/SB2483.xml
Oregon - Franchise Disclosure, Relationship Regulation
HB 2946. Would make Oregon a franchise disclosure and relationship regulation state – requires specified pre-sale disclosures and regulates grounds for termination and post-termination obligations. Introduced 1/19/21; assigned to House Committee on Business and Labor.
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2946/Introduced
Indiana - Franchisor, Franchisee Relationship
SB 284. Permits a franchisee who prevails in an action against a franchisor to recover attorneys fees. Introduced 1/11/21; assigned to Senate Judiciary Committee
http://184.175.130.101/legislative/2021/bills/senate/284#document-42d93aeb
Oregon - Franchise Disclosure, Relationship Regulation
HB 2946. Would make Oregon a franchise disclosure and relationship regulation state – requires specified pre-sale disclosures and regulates grounds for termination and post-termination obligations. Prefiled 1/11/21.
https://advance.lexis.com/document/documentlink/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=05a5e3dd-9f89-4d3b-9599-6da65f9e65a9&pdlinktype=Document&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61RX-90F1-F60C-X2VW-00000-00&pdcontentcomponentid=148565&action=linkdoc&stayincurrent=false&ecomp=x5p2k&prid=284f8422-2ab6-46fa-8077-e9808c7c016e
New Jersey - Online Sales
AB 5033. Permits online sales of vehicles by motor vehicle dealers. Introduced 11/19/20; passed Assembly and sent to Senate 1/11/21; assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation 1/12/21.
https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A5033/2020
New York - Market Area Definition
AB 654. Expands definition of “relevant market area” for purposes of motor vehicle dealer law where the Hudson River is part of the geography. Introduced 1/6/21; assigned to Assembly Committee on Transportation.
https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A00654&term=2021&Summary=Y&Text=Y
Washington - Motor Vehicle Dealer
HB 1049. Amends motor vehicle dealer statutes to permit ease of sale, delivery and other activities over the internet and at locations other than dealership. Introduced 1/11/21 and assigned to House Committee on Consumer Protection and Business; hearing scheduled.
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1049.pdf
