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HF320 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Auto dealers participation in auto shows authorization and establishing which shows auto dealers may participate

Related bill: SF872

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to enable auto dealers in Minnesota to take part in auto shows by modifying existing state laws regarding the activities and obligations of motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers.

Main Provisions

  • Participation in Auto Shows: The bill allows new motor vehicle dealers to participate in auto shows. This enables dealers to showcase their vehicles and engage with the public in a different setting from their usual sales floors.

  • Protection of Dealer Rights: The bill updates Minnesota Statutes to prevent manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches from prohibiting or limiting a dealer’s participation in such events.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Amendments to Dealer Obligations: The bill alters Minnesota Statutes Section 80E.12 to explicitly include a new subdivision (168.27), which states manufacturers cannot prevent dealers from participating in auto shows.

  • Expansion of Dealership Rights: The bill reinforces dealers' rights to engage in promotional activities including participating in auto shows without facing any retaliatory actions from manufacturers, such as threats to cancel a franchise agreement.

Relevant Terms

  • Auto show
  • Motor vehicle dealer
  • Manufacturer
  • Franchise agreements
  • Minnesota Statutes Section 80E.12 & Section 168.27

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReceived from House
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
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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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A clause allowing dealers to refrain from participation in auto shows."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Provisions that delineate unlawful acts by manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "80E.01 to 80E.17"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section relates to reasonable conditions and requirements that manufacturers can impose on dealers.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified the conditions under which facilities requirements are considered reasonable."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "80E.07 subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Outlines conditions regarding the change in capital structure and approval by manufacturers.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies conditions under which a change in capital structure can occur without affecting franchise agreements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "80E.13"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Discusses the conditions under which exclusive facilities may be required.",
      "modified": [
        "Describes when exclusive facility requirements are considered reasonable."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "80E.14 subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Establishes subsection allowing motor vehicle dealers participation in auto shows."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Regulates motor vehicle dealers' participation in auto shows.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168.27"
  }
]

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