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FL H0989
FL H0989Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Importers, and Distributors and Franchised Motor Vehicle Dealers
summary
Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, and distributors and franchised motor vehicle dealers; amending s. 320.64, F.S.; authorizing a licensee to reject the ownership succession of a motor vehicle dealer if such succession will cause violation of certain provisions; clarifying what motor vehicles a licensee must repurchase from a motor vehicle dealer upon termination of a franchise agreement; providing that a licensee who distributes 1,000 or more motor vehicles of a particular line-make to motor vehicle dealers in this state during any 12- month period must have established a network of at least three independent motor vehicle dealers in this state; providing applicability; amending s. 320.643, F.S.; authorizing a licensee to reject a proposed change in ownership if such change would cause violation of certain provisions; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida law regarding motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, distributors (referred to as "licensees"), and franchised motor vehicle dealers. It allows a licensee to reject the succession of a dealership's ownership to a legal heir or devisee if that succession would result in the licensee violating a new provision that prohibits distributing over 1,000 vehicles of a specific make in a 12-month period if more than 33.33% of those vehicles are distributed to a single dealer or dealers with common ownership or control, unless certain exceptions apply. The bill also clarifies that licensees must repurchase new vehicles from a dealer upon termination of a franchise agreement, including new cars and trucks with 2,000 miles or less, and new motorcycles with 100 miles or less, along with parts, signs, and certain equipment. Additionally, it permits licensees to reject proposed changes in dealership ownership if such changes would cause them to violate this new distribution provision. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Rules (on 03/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/989 |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/989/Analyses/h0989c.COM.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/989/Amendment/608133/PDF | |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/989/Analyses/h0989a.COM.PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/989/Analyses/h0989.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/989/BillText/c1/PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/989/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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