This amendment changes the rules for all-terrain vehicle dealers by defining what counts as a proper repair shop, allowing them to use nearby third-party shops within 25 miles, and removing the option to rely on manufacturer-authorized providers.
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HB848
New Rules for All-Terrain Vehicle Dealers
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:26 AM
In one sentence
This law sets rules about repair facilities and customer notices that dealers must follow when selling all-terrain vehicles, including golf carts.
What it does
- Defines 'all-terrain vehicle' to include off-road vehicles like golf carts but excludes farm equipment, electric-assisted bicycles, and heavy construction equipment.
- Requires dealers of these vehicles to have repair facilities located at their business or within one thousand feet.
- Allows dealers to use a third-party service provider up to forty miles away if they sign an agreement with that provider.
- Permits dealers to rely on manufacturer-authorized service providers instead of having their own repair shop.
- Mandates written disclosure to buyers before sale if warranty repairs will happen at a remote location, including the facility's name and distance.
- Makes it illegal for all-terrain vehicle dealers to fail in maintaining required repair facilities or following these new rules.
Who it affects
- Dealers who sell all-terrain vehicles
- Buyers of all-terrain vehicles
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not specify the exact cost of setting up repair facilities or hiring third-party providers.
- Dealers are protected from liability if a service provider changes its status after the sale, provided they gave accurate information at the time.
Plain language
Terms to know
- All-terrain vehicle
- A vehicle made for off-road use that cannot be registered to drive on public roads because it does not meet state safety rules. This includes golf carts but excludes farm equipment and electric-assisted bicycles.
- Dealer
- Any person or business licensed to sell motor vehicles, specialty vehicles, or recreational products like all-terrain vehicles and golf carts.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
MTR VEHICLE/DEALERS: Provides with respect to all terrain vehicle dealerships
Official activity
Bill history
- Effective date: 08/01/2026.H
- Becomes Act No. 967 without the Governor's signature.H
- Sent to the Governor for executive approval.H
- Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/2/2026.S
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.H
- Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.H
- Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays.S
- Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.S
- Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 95, nays 0. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.H
- Rules suspended.H
- Conference Committee report received.H
- Notice House Conference Committee members appointed.S
- House conferees appointed: Dewitt, Deshotel, and Chance Henry.H
- Notice of Senate conferees appointed.H
- Senate conference committee members appointed: Cloud, Fesi, and Hodges.S
- Notice House rejected the Senate amendments.S
- Read by title, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0, Senate amendments rejected, conference committee appointment pending.H
- Scheduled for concurrence on 05/27/2026.H
- Received from the Senate with amendments.H
- Rules suspended. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.S
Changes
Amendments
8 stored
This amendment changes the definition of a 'dealer' to include anyone who sells all-terrain vehicles or golf carts at retail, even if they do not primarily sell cars.
This amendment changes the rules for where all-terrain vehicle dealerships can get parts and perform repairs by adding new options like nearby facilities, third-party contracts, or authorized providers.
This amendment changes the rules for where all-terrain vehicle dealerships can get parts and perform repairs by adding new options like nearby facilities, third-party contracts, or authorized providers.
This amendment adds three asterisks to the bill text but does not change any laws or rules.
This amendment updates the definition of a vehicle dealer to include all-terrain vehicle sellers and sets strict rules requiring dealers to have real repair facilities on-site instead of just shipping vehicles away.
This amendment records that the House voted to reject all changes proposed by the Senate for HB848 regarding off-road vehicle dealerships.
This amendment adds new rules requiring all-terrain vehicle dealers to have their own fully equipped repair shops on-site and limits where they can operate.