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SB81Introduced in the Senate

Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices; protection of consumer data in motor vehicle sales; provide

Passed

Introduced by Matt Brass, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 22 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicle franchise practices, so as provide for protection of consumer data in motor vehicle sales or lease transactions by affiliates of franchisors, manufacturers, and distributors; to amend Code Section 40-2-39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of new motor vehicle dealers, temporary site permits, administrative fines, and penalty, so as to provide for activities which qualify as activity as a new motor vehicle dealer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Effective Date 2025-07-01

May 14, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage: House Vote #274 · March 13, 2025

165

Yes

5

No

10

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. Senate Hopper

  2. Senate Read and Referred

  3. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  4. Senate Read Second Time

  5. Senate Third Read

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  7. House First Readers

  8. House Second Readers

  9. House Committee Favorably Reported

  10. House Third Readers

  11. House Passed/Adopted

  12. Senate Sent to Governor

  13. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  14. Act 282

  15. Effective Date 2025-07-01

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