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HB3177 • 2025

Requires a motor vehicle seller to check a used motor vehicle's vehicle identification number against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's motor vehicle safety recall database and to repair or replace all parts of the motor vehicle that are subject to a safety recall before advertising or offering the motor vehicle for sale or lease.

Requires a motor vehicle seller to check a used motor vehicle's vehicle identification number against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's motor vehicle safety recall database and to repair or replace all parts of the motor vehicle that are subject to a safety recall before advertising or offering the motor vehicle for sale or lease.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Sosa, Representative Gomberg,, Lively,, Senator Campos,, Frederick,, Patterson,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-04 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 House

    Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection.

  4. 2025-01-13 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Tells a car seller to check the car's VIN against a federal recall list and do all needed repairs before placing an ad for, or making an offer to sell, the car. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Requires a motor vehicle seller to check a used motor vehicle's vehicle identification number against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's motor vehicle safety recall database and to repair or replace all parts of the motor vehicle that are subject to a safety recall before advertising or offering the motor vehicle for sale or lease.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to offers for used motor vehicles; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee