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This bill modifies various provisions related to motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors in Oklahoma, focusing on several key areas. The bill expands definitions of entities like manufacturers and distributors to include partnerships, joint ventures, and common entities, and introduces new provisions around data security and dealer management systems. It requires dealer management system providers to maintain commercially reasonable data security standards and prohibits them from imposing unreasonable access fees or restrictions on dealers' ability to share or access their data. The bill also adds new protections for dealers, such as preventing manufacturers from coercing dealers into purchasing specific goods or services, mandating fair vehicle allocation, and establishing guidelines for dealers' investments in electric vehicle infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation addresses potential conflicts around dealer data, requiring written authorization for data access and establishing liability protections for various parties. The bill introduces specific provisions about electric vehicle charging stations, including limiting manufacturers' ability to require dealers to purchase charging equipment without a clear commitment to electric vehicle sales. The changes aim to create more balanced and transparent relationships between manufacturers, distributors, and dealerships, with an effective date of November 1, 2025.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb604&Session=2600