SB1939Introduced in the Senate
MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES
Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a manufacturer, common entity, or distributor, other than a manufacturer or distributor that was lawfully licensed to sell new motor vehicles directly to customers in the State before January 1, 2022, shall not own, operate, or directly sell new vehicles in the State. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; unfair competition and practices; and warranty agreements.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
June 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · April 10, 2025
55
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Not Voting |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Not Voting |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Villivalam
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Villivalam
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Re-assigned to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
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