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HF320 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Auto dealers allowed to participate in auto shows, and auto shows in which auto dealers may participate established.

Related bill: SF872

AI Generated Summary

The bill is designed to update certain rules that apply to new car dealerships in Minnesota. It specifically outlines what manufacturers, distributors, or their branches can't force the car dealers to do. These rules are meant to protect the dealers from unfair demands, such as having to buy unwanted items, participate financially in promotions that they did not choose, or make unreasonable changes to their business structure or management.

Additionally, the bill allows auto dealers to participate in auto shows. It amends existing laws to ensure car dealers have more freedom in their operations and interactions with manufacturers, fostering fairness and preventing overreach by car producers and their intermediaries.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed

Citations

 
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        "A subsection regarding participation in auto shows has been added."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "These sections pertain to the regulations governing relationships between motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "80E.01 to 80E.17"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Involves the consent requirements if there's a change in the principal management or an effect of a sale of the franchise.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "80E.13"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Related to reasonable facility requirements for motor vehicle dealerships.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "80E.07 subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Pertains to facilities requirements in light of all existing circumstances for dealerships.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "80E.14 subdivision 4"
  }
]

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