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HB938Introduced in the House

Relating To The Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act.

IntroducedHouse Transportation

Introduced by Chris Todd, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizes manufacturers and distributors to sell directly to consumers items activated or installed through remote electronic transmission. Clarifies the applicability of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act to common entities. Amends the grounds for denying, suspending, revoking, or otherwise taking adverse action on a licensee. Prohibits a manufacturer or distributor from requiring a dealer to purchase or lease any electric vehicle charging station at the dealer's expenses unless provided notice of intent to sell the manufacturer's or distributor's electric vehicles. Clarifies the conditions for the transfer of a franchise. Clarifies the requirements for reimbursing a dealer for parts and labor.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to TRN, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3

  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Thursday, 01-30-25 10:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  5. The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

  6. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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