The majority of state legislatures have adjourned their 2024 regular sessions. Below you’ll find a quick roundup of a few select legislative highlights from the around the country that affect the automotive industry.
Florida – Senate Bill 902
Effective: October 1, 2024
This bill created revisions to existing requirements as well as new regulations which affect Florida dealers. Here are the key takeaways:
Read more on The Florida Senate website.
Colorado – Senate Bill 24-192
Effective: August, 7, 2024
This bill amends Colorado’s Motor Vehicle Lemon Law – requiring dealers to make a customer whole if the motor vehicle fails to perform. A few highlights of the update include:
Read more on the State of Colorado General Assembly’s website.
Maryland – Senate Bill 362
Effective: July 1, 2024
The Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024 contained a number of items affecting automobiles in the state - including an increase in the dealer processing charge from $500 to $800. The bill highlights this charge is made by the dealer for:
Read more on the Maryland General Assembly’s website
Mississippi – House Bill 310 and House Bill 1589
Effective: July 1, 2024 (H.B. 310) and January 1, 2025 (H.B. 1589)
Mississippi passed a pair of bill this legislative session focused on vehicle paperwork.
Read more about H.B. 310 on the Mississippi Legislature’s website.