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HB2127 • 2025
Makes various changes to the laws that govern franchise agreements between motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers, distributors and importers.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 50, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.
Governor signed.
Speaker signed.
President signed.
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 54; Excused, 4--Boshart Davis, Helm, Nguyen H, Skarlatos; Excused for Business of the House, 2--McIntire, Speaker Fahey.
Third reading. Carried by Bonham. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 1--Robinson; Excused, 1--Frederick.
Carried over to 04-29 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 04-28 by unanimous consent.
Carried over to 04-24 by unanimous consent.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Third reading. Carried by Sosa. Passed. Ayes, 55; Excused, 4--Cate, Lewis, Nguyen H, Owens; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Drazan.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Labor and Business.
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 10, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 9, 2025 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: Makes changes to the law that says what rights car makers and car dealers have in franchises. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.0). Makes various changes to the laws that govern franchise agreements between motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers, distributors and importers. Relating to: Relating to motor vehicle dealer franchises. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned