2017 IL S.B. 1687; Date introduced: FEBRUARY 9, 2017, Last action: MAY 1, 2017 in Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 filed, referred to 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 FL H.B. 1175, Date introduced: MARCH 2, 2017, Last action: MAY 3 20, 2017; In Senate, placed on third reading. Providing that a motor vehicle dealer who constructs or alters sales or service facilities in reliance upon a program offered by a motor vehicle manufacturer is deemed to be in compliance with manufacturer requirements for a specified period; specifying eligibility for benefits under a new or revised program or incentive; authorizing denial, suspension, or revocation of the license of a motor vehicle manufacturer who establishes certain performance measurement criteria that adversely affect motor vehicle dealers and establishes requirements for performance measurement criteria; prohibits discrimination in pricing and promotional programs.
2017 FL H.B. 775; Date Introduced: FEBRUARY 10, 2017, Last action: May 4, 2017; In Senate, placed on third reading. Requires manufacturers of motor vehicles to compensate new motor vehicle dealers for costs incurred while holding a vehicle for sale but are unable to sell it due to unavailability in parts, remedy or performance of a recall service or repair, when the manufacturer has issued a "Stop-Sale", or "Do-Not-Drive" order on the vehicle.
2017 CO S.B. 298, Date introduced: APRIL 21, 2017, Last action: MAY 5, 2017; To HOUSE Committee on BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR., Makes significant revisions to the state MVDL and imposes numerous new regulations on the manufacturer/dealer relationship. This bill is on a fast track. Amendments have been made and it is up for a vote on May 5, 2017 – click here.
2017 AZ H.B. 2331; Date introduced: January 19, 2017, Last action: May 1, 2017, signed by Governor. Provides that automobile dealers must be compensated for recall work at the same rate they are compensated for warranty work.
North Carolina - Franchisor Franchisee Relationship
2017 NC S.B. 131, Date introduced: FEBRUARY 23, 2017, Last action: APRIL 19, 2017; To CONFERENCE Committee. A franchisor is not an employer of a franchisee or its employees.
2017 NC S.B. 413, Date introduced: MARCH 28, 2017, Last action: APRIL 20, 2017, re-referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Operations. Limits a motor vehicle manufacturers ability to require facility relocations or upgrades, addresses reimbursement requirements for work performed by dealers for a recall or pursuant to a manufacturer’s extended warranty, requirements additional reimbursements to dealers for used vehicles which are under a “do not sell” order because recall parts are unavailable, prohibits manufacturer ownership of dealerships by any manufacturer that has any franchised dealers in the state, regulates the use of customer data; requires dealerships to conspicuously disclose labor rates.
2017 NC H.B. 619, Date introduced: APRIL 5; Last action: APRIL 20, 2017; passed House, sent to Senate. Regulates compensation to dealers for recall repairs, limits a manufacturer’s ability to require dealer relocations, prohibits manufacturer ownership of an entity that leases vehicles in competition with the manufacturer’s franchised dealers and various other new regulations.
New Hampshire - Franchisor Franchisee Relationship
2017 NH S.B. 89; Date introduced: JANUARY 19, 2017, Last action: APRIL 18, 2017; in Senate, scheduled for public hearing 5/2/17. Clarifies when a franchisor is an employer of a franchisee.
2017 NV A.B. 410, Date introduced; MARCH 27, 2017, Last action: APRIL 20, 2017; From Assembly Committee on Transportation; recommended for passage as amended. Requires manufacturers of motor vehicles to compensate new motor vehicle dealers for costs incurred while holding a vehicle for sale but are unable to sell it due to unavailability in parts, remedy or performance of a recall service or repair, when the manufacturer has issued a "Stop-Sale", or "Do-Not-Drive" order on the vehicle.
