Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: To Executive 1 D cosponsors

SB 198 — Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.

Last action — 10/6/2026 - PRESENTED TO GOVERNOR 10/5/2026 2:28 PM

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 06, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 64% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill requires automobile dealers to collect specific data.

The bill establishes a new act that mandates automobile dealers to gather certain data related to their operations. This data collection aims to enhance transparency and oversight in the vehicle sales and repair industry.

What this means for you
  • Workers: {}
  • Consumers: This means you may benefit from increased transparency in vehicle transactions.
  • Small Business: This may require additional data management practices for automobile dealers.

Summary

Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 198 includes 12 new lines of text while removing 11 lines from the previous version. These changes likely involve updates or clarifications that strengthen the bill's intent or provisions. It matters because these adjustments can affect how the law is interpreted and implemented, potentially impacting individuals and organizations affected by the legislation. By refining the language, lawmakers aim to ensure the bill addresses current needs more effectively.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-198, As Passed Senate, January 28, 2026 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 (b) "Consumer data" means nonpublic personal information as that term is defined in 15 USC 6809.
VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 (b) "Consumer data" means nonpublic personal information as that term is defined in 15 USC 6809.
VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 (i) "Motor vehicle" means that term as defined in section 33 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.33.
VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 (i) "Motor vehicle" means that term as defined in section 33 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.33.
(n) "Required manufacturer data" means, except as otherwise VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 provided in subdivision (o), any of the following types of data:
(n) "Required manufacturer data" means, except as otherwise VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 provided in subdivision (o), any of the following types of data:
(o) Required manufacturer data does not include consumer data on a consumer credit application or a dealer's notes about a VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 consumer that are not related to a transaction.
(o) Required manufacturer data does not include consumer data on a consumer credit application or a dealer's notes about a VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 consumer that are not related to a transaction.
(i) Imposing a fee or other restriction on a dealer or an authorized integrator for accessing or sharing protected dealer data or for writing data to a dealer data system, including a fee VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 on a dealer that submits or pushes data or information to a third party under section 5.
(i) Imposing a fee or other restriction on a dealer or an authorized integrator for accessing or sharing protected dealer data or for writing data to a dealer data system, including a fee VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 on a dealer that submits or pushes data or information to a third party under section 5.
(d) A requirement of unreasonable access to sensitive, VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 competitive, or other confidential business information of a third party as a condition for access to protected dealer data or sharing protected dealer data with an authorized integrator.
(d) A requirement of unreasonable access to sensitive, VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 competitive, or other confidential business information of a third party as a condition for access to protected dealer data or sharing protected dealer data with an authorized integrator.
(3) A manufacturer and a third party shall not engage in an act of cyber ransom or take an action by contract, technical means, or any other means to prohibit or limit a dealer's ability to VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 protect, store, copy, share, or use protected dealer data.
(3) A manufacturer and a third party shall not engage in an act of cyber ransom or take an action by contract, technical means, or any other means to prohibit or limit a dealer's ability to VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 protect, store, copy, share, or use protected dealer data.
VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 (c) The claims or damages directly result from a violation of this section by a vendor or other service provider that the third party from whom the dealer is seeking indemnification required the dealer to use.
VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 (c) The claims or damages directly result from a violation of this section by a vendor or other service provider that the third party from whom the dealer is seeking indemnification required the dealer to use.
(2) An agreement regarding access to, sharing or selling of, copying, using, or transmitting protected dealer data must be VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 terminable not more than 90 days after a dealer data vendor or authorized integrator receives notice from the dealer.
(2) An agreement regarding access to, sharing or selling of, copying, using, or transmitting protected dealer data must be VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 terminable not more than 90 days after a dealer data vendor or authorized integrator receives notice from the dealer.
(b) Authorize a dealer or a third party to use data that is VMP S01946'25 (S-1) 1zt3qk 1 obtained from a person in a manner inconsistent with an agreement with that person or with the purposes for which that person provided the data to the dealer or third party.
(b) Authorize a dealer or a third party to use data that is VMP S01946'25 (S-1)_SB198_APS_1 194msz 1 obtained from a person in a manner inconsistent with an agreement with that person or with the purposes for which that person provided the data to the dealer or third party.
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Action History

  1. 10/6/2026 - PRESENTED TO GOVERNOR 10/5/2026 2:28 PM

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Democrat 17002
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 34003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Not Voting
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Not Voting
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 7 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17001
Democrat 17002
Total 34003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Not Voting
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Not Voting
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 198 do?
Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.
Who sponsors SB 198?
SB 198 is sponsored by Sam Singh (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 198?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced October 06, 2026. It awaits signature.
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