SF872

SF872 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

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

Related bill: HF320

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 872 is a proposed piece of legislation in the state of Minnesota that aims to modify commerce regulations, specifically to enable auto dealers to participate in auto shows. This bill seeks to amend existing state statutes to prohibit manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches from enforcing certain requirements on new motor vehicle dealers. These restrictions include forbidding manufacturers from compelling dealers to buy unrequested vehicles, parts, or accessories, or to engage financially in promotional activities without their consent. Additionally, the bill seeks to protect auto dealers' rights to change their dealership's executive management without undue interference from manufacturers, provided the new managers meet character and capital standards. Notably, the proposed legislation protects the dealers' right to take part in auto shows by preventing manufacturers from prohibiting such participation. This bill essentially aims to provide auto dealers more autonomy and protection in their business operations and dealings with manufacturers.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Commerce and Consumer Protection
	Senate	Note	Action	HF substituted in committee

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new prohibition against requiring dealers to refrain from participating in certain auto shows."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends section 80E.12 to address unlawful acts by automobile manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches concerning their interactions and agreements with new motor vehicle dealers.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "80E.12"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "These sections define regulations around franchise agreements between motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on what constitutes a violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "80E.01 to 80E.17"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Provision within the bill references section 80E.13 concerning the consent required for changes in capital structure.",
      "modified": [
        "Details on manufacturer consent for changes in dealership capital structure."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "80E.13"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section reference addresses the dealer facility requirements under certain circumstances.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on reasonable facilities requirements for manufacturers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "80E.07, subdivision 1, paragraph c"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Discusses the limitations on requiring exclusive facilities for manufacturers of a line make.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines conditions under which exclusive facilities requirements may not be imposed."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "80E.14, subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision specifically addressing participation in auto shows."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies section 168.27 by adding a new subdivision related to auto shows.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168.27"
  }
]