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MA H331

MA H331
Further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate the business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill further regulates the business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. The key provisions include: 1. Prohibiting manufacturers/distributors from requiring dealers to change dealership locations, make substantial facility changes, or add/replace facilities, except under certain conditions. 2. Limiting when manufacturers/distributors can access and share dealer customer data and information. 3. Restricting manufacturers/distributors from arbitrarily altering a dealer's geographic area of responsibility. 4. Allowing dealers to obtain goods and services from vendors of their choice, subject to reasonable approval by the manufacturer/distributor. 5. Requiring manufacturers/distributors to offer vehicle leases or subscriptions through affiliated dealers. 6. Prohibiting manufacturers/distributors from coercing dealers to exclusively sell extended service contracts or similar products. 7. Preventing manufacturers/distributors from requiring dealers to implement or change retail repair prices and from recovering warranty reimbursement costs through vehicle price increases. 8. Requiring disclosure to dealers of over-the-air updates and compensating dealers for assisting customers with such updates. 9. Restricting manufacturers/distributors from charging back dealers for exported vehicles under certain conditions.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4680 (on 05/30/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H331
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H331.pdf
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