HB0242
Changes for Trailer Dealers and Manufacturers
In one sentence
This law requires trailer dealers to submit a sales authorization agreement when applying for or renewing their license, and exempts them from certain franchise rules.
What it does
- Requires applicants for motor vehicle dealer licenses who sell trailers to submit a sales authorization agreement from the manufacturer or distributor stating that the dealer is authorized to sell specific types of new trailers other than house trailers or semitrailers.
- Exempts trailer dealers and manufacturers from certain provisions in the chapter relating to motor vehicle franchises.
Who it affects
- Motor vehicle dealers who sell trailers
- Manufacturers of trailers
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not apply to house trailers or semitrailers.
- It is unclear how this will affect existing dealers and manufacturers who do not currently follow these rules.
Plain language
Terms to know
- sales authorization
- A document from a manufacturer or distributor authorizing a dealer to sell specific types of new trailers other than house trailers or semitrailers.
Official record
Sources
Read the official summary
Bill Summary - 25LSO-0702 Bill No.: HB0242 Effective: 7/1/2025 LSO No.: 25LSO-0702 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0034 Chapter No.: 64 Prime Sponsor: Tarver Catch Title: Manufacturers and dealers of new trailers-changes. Has Report: No Subject: Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers who sell new trailers changes. Summary/Major Elements: This act requires applicants for motor vehicle dealer licenses who sell trailers to submit a sales authorization from the motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor that states that the dealer is authorized to sell any specific make of new trailer other than a house trailer or a semitrailer. This act exempts motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers of new trailers, other than a house trailer or a semitrailer, from certain provisions in the chapter relating to motor vehicle franchises. This act provides a definition of sales authorization to mean a document from a motor vehicle manufacturer or distributor of trailers that does not contract through enfranchisement, authorizing a dealer to engage in the business of selling any specified make of trailer other than a house trailer or a semitrailer. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 5, 2:38 AM
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
4 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-02025-02-25 · Senate31 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 31
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 31
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02025-02-20 · Senate4 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 4
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-02025-02-05 · House60 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 60
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 2
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 60
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02025-01-28 · House9 yes 0 no
Official activity
Bill history
- Assigned Chapter Number 64LSO
- Governor Signed HEA No. 0034 Governor
- S President Signed HEA No. 0034Senate
- H Speaker Signed HEA No. 0034House
- Assigned Number HEA No. 0034LSO
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S08 - TransportationSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 60-0-2-0-0House
- H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
- H COW:PassedHouse
- H Placed on General FileHouse
- H08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
- H Introduced and Referred to H08 - TransportationHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO