HF1220

HF1220 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Definition of motor vehicle dealer modified to include dealers licensed under the laws of a contiguous state.

Related bill: SF1321

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 1220, seeks to amend Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.002, subdivision 6, to modify the definition of a motor vehicle dealer. Specifically, it expands the definition to include motor vehicle dealers who are licensed under the laws of a contiguous (neighboring) state.

The bill clarifies that for purposes of certain statutes (sections 168.27, subdivision 28; 168.33, subdivision 8a; 168.345; and 168.346), the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation may treat a motor vehicle dealer from a neighboring state as a licensed dealer in Minnesota.

The proposed change would allow dealers from bordering states to be recognized within Minnesota’s vehicle sales and registration regulatory framework, potentially facilitating cross-border vehicle transactions.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 19, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Transportation Finance and Policy
March 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to	Ways and Means

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of out-of-state dealers consistent with Minnesota licensing."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous restriction to in-state licensed dealers only."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill revises the definition of a motor vehicle dealer, impacting sections including 168.27, to recognize dealers licensed in contiguous states.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on licensing recognition for contiguous state dealers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.27"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Recognition of contiguous state regulations within Minnesota's framework."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Exclusivity on local dealer regulations."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill involves Minnesota Statutes section 168.33 subdivision 8a, aligning with modifications to dealer definitions.",
      "modified": [
        "Realignment of dealer operations across state lines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.33"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allowance for licensing under contiguous states' law."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous territorial restrictions on dealer operations."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 168.345 is referenced in relation to dealer licensing changes under the new bill.",
      "modified": [
        "Expanded definition of 'dealer' under Minnesota regulations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.345"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for out-of-state dealer licensing recognition."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "In-state licensing exclusivity."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes to section 168.346 include applicability to dealers from contiguous states.",
      "modified": [
        "Cross-state dealer operational provisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.346"
  }
]