Bill > SB1182

This bill amends existing law to clarify definitions and add new provisions related to the automotive industry, particularly concerning the relationship between manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, and the protection of consumer data. Key changes include defining terms like "affiliate" and "consumer data," which refers to nonpublic personal information as defined by federal law. The bill prohibits manufacturers or distributors from owning or controlling dealerships, with limited exceptions for electric vehicle dealerships. It also establishes clearer rules for how manufacturers must reimburse dealers for parts and labor under warranty, ensuring dealers are compensated at their retail rates and providing a process for disputing these rates. Furthermore, the bill introduces significant consumer data protection measures, preventing manufacturers or third parties from accessing a dealer's data system without express written consent, and outlining strict requirements for how protected dealer data can be accessed, shared, or used, while also ensuring dealers retain ownership of their data and can audit its usage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1182