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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
March 20, 2025HouseActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
March 20, 2025HouseActionThird reading
March 20, 2025HouseActionBill was passed
March 24, 2025SenateActionReceived from House
March 24, 2025SenateActionReceived from House
March 24, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
March 24, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
March 24, 2025SenateActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
March 24, 2025SenateActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "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"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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