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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES

Amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides that it shall be deemed a violation for a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or other specified entity to distribute new motor vehicles directly to consumers or to circumvent franchise distribution obligations under the Act. Provides that a manufacturer, common entity, or distributor, other than a manufacturer or distributor that was lawfully licensed to sell new motor vehicles directly to customers in the State before January 1, 2022, shall not own or operate a dealership or directly sell new vehicles in the State. Provides that it shall be deemed a violation for any manufacturer with an established franchise dealer network in the State to engage in the sale, lease, or servicing of new motor vehicles in a manner that bypasses or competes with the manufacturer's existing franchisee network. Makes conforming and other changes. Defines terms.

https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB5197/2025
Ram Villivalam State Senator Kimberly Lightford State Senator Cosponsor Seth Lewis State Senator Cosponsor Andrew Chesney State Senator Cosponsor Javier Cervantes State Senator Cosponsor Dave Koehler State Senator Cosponsor Patrick Joyce State Senator Cosponsor Celina Villanueva State Senator Cosponsor Sally Turner State Senator Cosponsor Laura Murphy State Senator Cosponsor Cristina Castro State Senator Cosponsor Mary Edly-Allen State Senator Cosponsor Chris Balkema State Senator Cosponsor
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