Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 19 R · 13 D cosponsors

SB 1182 — An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.

Last action — Referred to COMMERCE, July 1, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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 74% · high confidence
  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 32 sponsors

    1 primary, 31 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (19 R · 13 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill updates the Board of Vehicles Act with new provisions and definitions.

This bill amends the Board of Vehicles Act to include updated definitions and regulations for vehicle-related business practices. It addresses manufacturer responsibilities, consumer data protection, and reimbursement processes.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means stronger protections for your personal data and clearer guidelines for manufacturers regarding vehicle sales and reimbursements.

Summary

Updating the Board of Vehicles Act

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

812 added · 904 removed

Plain-language change summary

The new version of Bill SB 1182 has made several updates to the definitions and processes related to vehicle transactions. Key changes include clarifying that the law now pertains to both the purchase and lease of vehicles, which ensures that leasing practices are also regulated. Additionally, the language has been refined to specify that conditional trade-in values communicated online are not binding, offering more transparency to consumers. These changes are significant because they help protect consumers by clearly outlining their rights and responsibilities, ultimately promoting fairer practices in the vehicle market.

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PRIOR PRINTER'S NOS.
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1432 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
1866 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
WARD, ARGALL, BAKER, FLYNN, BARTOLOTTA, KIM, HUGHES, COSTA, COLEMAN, TARTAGLIONE, PHILLIPS-HILL, CULVER, COLLETT, FARRY, ROTHMAN, KEARNEY, SCHWANK, ROBINSON, BROWN AND BROOKS, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 AS AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION, JUNE 29, 2026 AN ACT Amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), entitled "An act providing for the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons;
WARD, ARGALL, BAKER, FLYNN, BARTOLOTTA, KIM, HUGHES, COSTA, COLEMAN, TARTAGLIONE, PHILLIPS-HILL, CULVER, COLLETT, FARRY, ROTHMAN, KEARNEY, SCHWANK, ROBINSON AND BROWN, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 AN ACT Amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), entitled "An act providing for the State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons;
in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions;
in and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.
business, for reimbursement for all parts and servicegage in required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.
requiring a license to engage in the business as a salesperson, dealer, branch lot, wholesale vehicle auction, public or retail vehicle auction, manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, OR distributor <-- branch, factory representative or distributor;
requiring a license to engage in the business as a salesperson, dealer, branch lot, wholesale vehicle auction, public or retail vehicle auction, manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch, factory representative or distributor;
regulating the <-- relationship between recreational vehicle dealers, manufacturers and suppliers;
regulating the relationship between recreational vehicle dealers, manufacturers and suppliers;
* * * "Buying, selling or exchanging." Includes listing, offering, auctioning, advertising, representing or soliciting, offering or attempting to solicit or negotiate on behalf of another a sale, purchase or exchange or any similar or related activity[.], 20260SB1182PN1866 - 2 - including:
* * * "Buying, selling or exchanging." Includes listing, offering, auctioning, advertising, representing or soliciting, offering or attempting to solicit or negotiate on behalf of another a sale, purchase or exchange or any similar or related activity[.], 20260SB1182PN1432 - 2 - including:
A related activity does not include facilitating a vehicle dealer's acceptance of a deposit or receipt of a payment from a consumer or receiving payment under a retail installment sale contract OR LEASE.
A related activity does not include facilitating a vehicle dealer's acceptance of a deposit or receipt of a payment from a consumer or receiving payment under a retail installment sale contract.
<-- (2) Accepting a reservation from a retail consumer for a specific vehicle identified by a vehicle identification number or other product identifier.
(2) Accepting a reservation from a retail consumer for a specific vehicle identified by a vehicle identification number or other product identifier.
The related activity does not include setting a manufacturer's suggested retail price OR SUGGESTED <-- LEASE PRICE.
The related activity does not include setting a manufacturer's suggested retail price.
A related activity does not include administering lease agreements, taking assignments of leases, performing required actions pursuant to leases or receiving payments under a 20260SB1182PN1866 - 3 - lease agreement that was originated by a vehicle dealer.
A related activity does not include administering lease agreements, taking assignments of leases, performing required actions pursuant to leases or receiving payments under a lease agreement that was originated by a vehicle dealer.
* * * "Consumer data." The term shall mean the same as "nonpublic personal information" as defined under 15 U.S.C.
20260SB1182PN1432 - 3 - * * * "Consumer data." The term shall mean the same as "nonpublic personal information" as defined under 15 U.S.C.
(1) A new vehicle dealer, who is a person engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging new and used vehicles, trailers or semitrailers for commission, compensation or other consideration.[, who holds a franchise with a manufacturer or distributor, giving the dealer selling rights for that particular line-make of new vehicles, trailers or semitrailers, or who is a distributor of new vehicles, trailers or semitrailers who holds a franchise with a manufacturer or distributor of vehicles, trailers and semitrailers.] (2) A used vehicle dealer, who is a person engaged in 20260SB1182PN1866 - 4 - the business of buying, selling or exchanging used vehicles, trailers or semitrailers for commission, compensation or other consideration.
(1) A new vehicle dealer, who is a person engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging new and used vehicles, trailers or semitrailers for commission, compensation or other consideration.[, who holds a franchise with a manufacturer or distributor, giving the dealer selling rights for that particular line-make of new vehicles, trailers or semitrailers, or who is a distributor of new vehicles, trailers or semitrailers who holds a franchise with a manufacturer or distributor of vehicles, trailers and semitrailers.] (2) A used vehicle dealer, who is a person engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging used vehicles, 20260SB1182PN1432 - 4 - trailers or semitrailers for commission, compensation or other consideration.
"Dealer data system." A software, hardware or firmware system that is owned, leased or licensed by a dealer, that includes a system of web-based applications, computer software or computer hardware, whether located at the dealer's dealership 20260SB1182PN1866 - 5 - or hosted remotely, and stores or provides access to protected dealer data, a dealership management system or a consumer relationship management system.
"Dealer data system." A software, hardware or firmware system that is owned, leased or licensed by a dealer, that includes a system of web-based applications, computer software or computer hardware, whether located at the dealer's dealership or hosted remotely, and stores or provides access to protected 20260SB1182PN1432 - 5 - dealer data, a dealership management system or a consumer relationship management system.
* * * "Other generally accepted standards." Security standards that are at least as comprehensive AND STRINGENT as STAR <-- standards.
* * * "Other generally accepted standards." Security standards that are at least as comprehensive as STAR standards.
20260SB1182PN1866 - 6 - * * * "Protected dealer data." Any personal, financial or other <-- data pertaining to a consumer DATA provided to a dealer by a <-- consumer or otherwise obtained by a dealer, and any other data related to a dealer's business operations, that is stored or maintained by a dealer in that dealer's data system or in any other manner.
* * * "Protected dealer data." Any personal, financial or other 20260SB1182PN1432 - 6 - data pertaining to a consumer provided to a dealer by a consumer or otherwise obtained by a dealer, and any other data related to a dealer's business operations, that is stored or maintained by a dealer in that dealer's data system or in any other manner.
* * * "REQUIRED MANUFACTURER DATA." DATA THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE <-- OBTAINED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAW OR TO COMPLETE OR VERIFY A TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR.
THE TERM INCLUDES INFORMATION THAT IS REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) A SAFETY RECALL OR OTHER LEGAL NOTICE OBLIGATION.
(2) THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE OR A CERTIFIED USED MOTOR VEHICLE TO A CONSUMER.
(3) THE VALIDATION AND PAYMENT OF CONSUMER OR DEALER INCENTIVES.
(4) CLAIMS FOR DEALER-SUPPLIED SERVICES RELATING TO PARTS OR REPAIRS FOR WARRANTY, SERVICE CONTRACTS, RECALLS, SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CONNECTED SERVICES.
* * * "Third party." Includes service providers, vendors, including dealer data vendors and authorized integrators, a manufacturer or affiliate of a manufacturer acting in the 20260SB1182PN1866 - 7 - capacity of a vendor, service provider or dealer data vendor, or any other individual or entity other than the dealer.
* * * "Third party." Includes service providers, vendors, including dealer data vendors and authorized integrators, a manufacturer or affiliate of a manufacturer acting in the capacity of a vendor, service provider or dealer data vendor, or any other individual or entity other than the dealer.
* * * Section 4.
20260SB1182PN1432 - 7 - * * * Section 4.
(i) specify in writing to each of its new vehicle dealers licensed in this Commonwealth the dealer's obligations for predelivery preparation and warranty 20260SB1182PN1866 - 8 - service on its products[, shall compensate];
(i) specify in writing to each of its new vehicle dealers licensed in this Commonwealth the dealer's obligations for predelivery preparation and warranty service on its products[, shall compensate];
(2) Compensation for parts, including major assemblies and electric vehicle batteries used in warranty service, extended warranty, certified preowned warranty, manufacturer- sponsored maintenance program, manufacturer-directed component installation or assembly, parts exchange program or a service contract shall be at the dealer's retail rate.
(2) Compensation for parts, including major assemblies and electric vehicle batteries used in warranty service, 20260SB1182PN1432 - 8 - extended warranty, certified preowned warranty, manufacturer- sponsored maintenance program, manufacturer-directed component installation or assembly, parts exchange program or a service contract shall be at the dealer's retail rate.
(A) One hundred sequential nonwarranty customer- 20260SB1182PN1866 - 9 - paid service repair orders which contain parts that are used in warranty-like service or repair.
(A) One hundred sequential nonwarranty customer- paid service repair orders which contain parts that are used in warranty-like service or repair.
(iv) If the declared retail rate is rebutted, the manufacturer or distributor shall propose an adjustment of the markup based on the rebuttal no later than 60 days after submission.
(iv) If the declared retail rate is rebutted, the manufacturer or distributor shall propose an adjustment 20260SB1182PN1432 - 9 - of the markup based on the rebuttal no later than 60 days after submission.
20260SB1182PN1866 - 10 - (A) the retail rate declared by the dealer was [unreasonable or] materially inaccurate;
(A) the retail rate declared by the dealer was [unreasonable or] materially inaccurate;
(A) [A declaration of the average labor rate calculated by dividing the amount of the dealer's total labor sales by the number of total labor hours that generated the sales.] The retail rate for labor that shall be equal to the dealer's effective nonwarranty labor rate multiplied by the number of hours allowed for the repair under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used in compensating the dealer for warranty work.
(A) [A declaration of the average labor rate calculated by dividing the amount of the dealer's total labor sales by the number of total labor hours that generated the sales.] The retail rate for labor 20260SB1182PN1432 - 10 - that shall be equal to the dealer's effective nonwarranty labor rate multiplied by the number of hours allowed for the repair under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used in compensating the dealer for warranty work.
(B) [The] The retail rate for labor that shall <-- be equal to the dealer's effective nonwarranty labor rate multiplied by the number of hours allowed for the repair under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used in compensating the dealer for warranty work.
(B) [The] The retail rate for labor that shall be equal to the dealer's effective nonwarranty labor rate multiplied by the number of hours allowed for the repair under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used in compensating the dealer for warranty work.
THE EFFECTIVE NONWARRANTY LABOR RATE <-- SHALL BE DETERMINED, USING THE SUBMITTED 20260SB1182PN1866 - 11 - SUBSTANTIATING ORDERS UNDER CLAUSE (C), BY DIVIDING THE TOTAL CUSTOMER LABOR CHARGES FOR QUALIFYING NONWARRANTY REPAIRS IN THE REPAIR ORDERS BY THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS THAT WOULD BE ALLOWED FOR THE REPAIRS IF THE REPAIRS WERE MADE UNDER THE MANUFACTURER'S OR DISTRIBUTOR'S TIME ALLOWANCES USED IN COMPENSATING THE DEALER FOR WARRANTY WORK.
(iv) If the declared rate is rebutted, the manufacturer or distributor shall propose an adjustment of the labor rate based on the rebuttal not later than 60 days after submission.
(iv) If the declared rate is rebutted, the 20260SB1182PN1432 - 11 - manufacturer or distributor shall propose an adjustment of the labor rate based on the rebuttal not later than 60 days after submission.
(v) A manufacturer shall provide written support to 20260SB1182PN1866 - 12 - the dealer for the rebuttal rate that is proposed.
(v) A manufacturer shall provide written support to the dealer for the rebuttal rate that is proposed.
(vi) The retail rate for labor shall be equal to the <-- dealer's effective nonwarranty labor rate multiplied by the number of hours allowed for the repair under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used in compensating the dealer for warranty work.
(vi) The retail rate for labor shall be equal to the dealer's effective nonwarranty labor rate multiplied by the number of hours allowed for the repair under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used in compensating the dealer for warranty work.
(vii) The effective nonwarranty labor rate shall be determined, using the submitted substantiating orders under subparagraph (v), by dividing the total customer labor charges for qualifying nonwarranty repairs in the repair orders by the total number of hours that would be allowed for the repairs if the repairs were made under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used in compensating the dealer for warranty work.
(vii) The effective nonwarranty labor rate shall be determined, using the submitted substantiating orders under subparagraph (v), by dividing the total customer labor charges for qualifying nonwarranty repairs in the repair orders by the total number of hours that would be allowed for the repairs if the repairs were made under the manufacturer's or distributor's time allowances used 20260SB1182PN1432 - 12 - in compensating the dealer for warranty work.
(b.1) Exceptions.--When calculating the retail rate 20260SB1182PN1866 - 13 - customarily charged by the dealer for parts and labor under this section, the following work shall not be included:
(b.1) Exceptions.--When calculating the retail rate customarily charged by the dealer for parts and labor under this section, the following work shall not be included:
* * * (8.2) (i) Purchase a good or service of any nature from a vendor selected, identified or designated by a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch or an affiliate of a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch by agreement, program, incentive provision or other method [if expanding, constructing or significantly modifying a facility] without allowing the dealer the option to obtain a good or service of substantially similar quality from a vendor chosen by the dealer and approved by the manufacturer, 20260SB1182PN1866 - 14 - which approval may not be unreasonably withheld.
* * * (8.2) (i) Purchase a good or service of any nature from a vendor selected, identified or designated by a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch or an affiliate of a manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, distributor branch by agreement, program, incentive provision or other method [if expanding, 20260SB1182PN1432 - 13 - constructing or significantly modifying a facility] without allowing the dealer the option to obtain a good or service of substantially similar quality from a vendor chosen by the dealer and approved by the manufacturer, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld.
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This clause shall NOT be construed to allow a dealer or <-- vendor to violate directly or indirectly the intellectual property rights of the manufacturer or distributor, including the manufacturer's or distributor's intellectual property rights in any trademarks or trade dress, or other intellectual property interests owned or controlled by the manufacturer or distributor, or to permit a dealer to erect or maintain signs that do not conform to the reasonable intellectual property right or trademark and trade dress usage guidelines of the manufacturer or distributor.
This clause shall be construed to allow a dealer or vendor to violate directly or indirectly the intellectual property rights of the manufacturer or distributor, including the manufacturer's or distributor's intellectual property rights in any trademarks or trade dress, or other intellectual property interests owned or controlled by the manufacturer or distributor, or to permit a dealer to erect or 20260SB1182PN1432 - 14 - maintain signs that do not conform to the reasonable intellectual property right or trademark and trade dress usage guidelines of the manufacturer or distributor.
20260SB1182PN1866 - 15 - * * * (b) Violations.--It shall be a violation of this chapter for any manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, field representative, officer, agent, subsidiary, affiliate, controlled entity or any representative whatsoever of such manufacturer, factory branch or distributor licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter to:
* * * (b) Violations.--It shall be a violation of this chapter for any manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, field representative, officer, agent, subsidiary, affiliate, controlled entity or any representative whatsoever of such manufacturer, factory branch or distributor licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter to:
If the manufacturer or distributor fails to request additional information from the applicant within 15 days after receipt of the initial forms, the 60-day time period for approval shall be deemed to run from the initial receipt date.
If the manufacturer or distributor fails to request additional information from the applicant within 15 days after receipt of the initial forms, the 60-day time period for approval shall be deemed to run 20260SB1182PN1432 - 15 - from the initial receipt date.
In no event shall the total time period for approval exceed 75 days from the date 20260SB1182PN1866 - 16 - of the receipt of the initial forms.] The following apply:
In no event shall the total time period for approval exceed 75 days from the date of the receipt of the initial forms.] The following apply:
(iv) The manufacturer or distributor and the applicant may, but are not required to, mutually agree to toll any of the time periods provided under this paragraph to facilitate the exchange of information.
(iv) The manufacturer or distributor and the applicant may, but are not required to, mutually agree to 20260SB1182PN1432 - 16 - toll any of the time periods provided under this paragraph to facilitate the exchange of information.
(v) Failure of the manufacturer or distributor to notify the applicant within the 60-day period of a 20260SB1182PN1866 - 17 - rejection shall be deemed an approval of the transfer and the manufacturer or distributor shall execute and deliver a franchise to the applicant within 30 days of the expiration of this time period.
(v) Failure of the manufacturer or distributor to notify the applicant within the 60-day period of a rejection shall be deemed an approval of the transfer and the manufacturer or distributor shall execute and deliver a franchise to the applicant within 30 days of the expiration of this time period.
* * * (20) Sell or activate for a fee any permanent or temporary motor vehicle accessory, option, add-on, service, feature, improvement or upgrade on or to any motor vehicle owned or leased by a retail customer located in this Commonwealth, through over-the-air or remote means, unless 20260SB1182PN1866 - 18 - the manufacturer or distributor complies with all of the following requirements:
* * * (20) Sell or activate for a fee any permanent or 20260SB1182PN1432 - 17 - temporary motor vehicle accessory, option, add-on, service, feature, improvement or upgrade on or to any motor vehicle owned or leased by a retail customer located in this Commonwealth, through over-the-air or remote means, unless the manufacturer or distributor complies with all of the following requirements:
(iii) If the sale or activation of the permanent or temporary motor vehicle accessory, option, add-on, service, upgrade, feature or improvement by either the manufacturer or the direct involvement of the dealer who sells or leases the vehicle to the retail customer occurs at the time of the new motor vehicle sale or lease or within a five-year period immediately following the sale or lease of the new motor vehicle by a franchised motor vehicle dealer in this Commonwealth, the manufacturer or distributor provides the franchised motor vehicle dealer that sold the new motor vehicle at least 12% of the gross payment received by the manufacturer or distributor for the sale or activation of the accessory, option, add-on, service, upgrade, feature or improvement to the original vehicle owner or lessee.
(iii) If the sale or activation of the permanent or temporary motor vehicle accessory, option, add-on, service, upgrade, feature or improvement by either the manufacturer or the direct involvement of the dealer who sells or leases the vehicle to the retail customer occurs at the time of the new motor vehicle sale or lease or within a five-year period immediately following the sale or lease of the new motor vehicle by a franchised motor vehicle dealer in this Commonwealth, the manufacturer or distributor provides the franchised motor vehicle dealer that sold the new motor vehicle at least 12% of the gross payment received by the manufacturer or distributor for the sale or activation of the accessory, option, add-on, 20260SB1182PN1432 - 18 - service, upgrade, feature or improvement to the original vehicle owner or lessee.
(iv) The manufacturer or distributor provides compensation consistent with section 307 to an authorized 20260SB1182PN1866 - 19 - dealer for providing assistance or repair at the dealership for a failed, damaged, nonfunctioning or defective over-the-air or remote accessory, option, add- on, service, upgrade, feature or improvement, change or repair administered by the vehicle manufacturer to any part, system, accessory or function of the customer's vehicle at the request of the customer.
(iv) The manufacturer or distributor provides compensation consistent with section 307 to an authorized dealer for providing assistance or repair at the dealership for a failed, damaged, nonfunctioning or defective over-the-air or remote accessory, option, add- on, service, upgrade, feature or improvement, change or repair administered by the vehicle manufacturer to any part, system, accessory or function of the customer's vehicle at the request of the customer.
(B) The A WRITTEN DISCLOSURE CONTAINING THE <-- CURRENT cost to the retail customer at the time of <-- the new motor vehicle sale or lease, AND A STATEMENT <-- that all accessories, options, add-ons, services, upgrades, features or improvements may be purchased directly from the dealer.
(B) The cost to the retail customer at the time of the new motor vehicle sale or lease, that all accessories, options, add-ons, services, upgrades, features or improvements may be purchased directly from the dealer.
Every manufacturer or <-- distributor that, through over-the-air or remote means, provides any permanent or temporary motor vehicle accessory, option, add-on, service, feature, improvement or upgrade on or to any motor vehicle owned or leased by a retail customer located in this Commonwealth shall provide to each of its franchised 20260SB1182PN1866 - 20 - dealers within this Commonwealth, on a basis no less frequently than monthly, a statement itemizing the type, volume and gross receipts generated from the sale of over-the-air or remotely activated products and services that were sold to the dealer's customers and calculating the fees and commissions to which the dealer is entitled under this subparagraph.
Every manufacturer or distributor that, through over-the-air or remote means, provides any permanent or temporary motor vehicle accessory, option, add-on, service, feature, improvement or 20260SB1182PN1432 - 19 - upgrade on or to any motor vehicle owned or leased by a retail customer located in this Commonwealth shall provide to each of its franchised dealers within this Commonwealth, on a basis no less frequently than monthly, a statement itemizing the type, volume and gross receipts generated from the sale of over-the- air or remotely activated products and services that were sold to the dealer's customers and calculating the fees and commissions to which the dealer is entitled under this subparagraph.
(iii) All or any portion of the time the dealer has provided the customer with a loaner or rental vehicle due to the unavailability of one or more parts sold or distributed by the manufacturer or through a supplier designated or approved by the manufacturer.
(iii) All or any portion of the time the dealer has provided the customer with a loaner or rental vehicle due 20260SB1182PN1432 - 20 - to the unavailability of one or more parts sold or distributed by the manufacturer or through a supplier designated or approved by the manufacturer.
20260SB1182PN1866 - 21 - (22) Impose unreasonable restrictions on a new vehicle dealer relative to transfer, sale, right to renew, termination, discipline, noncompetition covenants, site- control, whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lease or otherwise, right of first refusal to purchase, option to purchase, compliance with subjective standards and assertion of legal or equitable rights.
(22) Impose unreasonable restrictions on a new vehicle dealer relative to transfer, sale, right to renew, termination, discipline, noncompetition covenants, site- control, whether by sublease, collateral pledge of lease or otherwise, right of first refusal to purchase, option to purchase, compliance with subjective standards and assertion of legal or equitable rights.
* * * (5) A manufacturer or distributor shall not unfairly discriminate or compete in terms of any sales, service or operational activities with a new vehicle dealer of the same or an affiliate line-make when a manufacturer or distributor operates a new vehicle dealer under this subsection.
* * * (5) A manufacturer or distributor shall not unfairly discriminate or compete in terms of any sales, service or 20260SB1182PN1432 - 21 - operational activities with a new vehicle dealer of the same or an affiliate line-make when a manufacturer or distributor operates a new vehicle dealer under this subsection.
20260SB1182PN1866 - 22 - (6) The following shall apply:
(6) The following shall apply:
(I) The manufacturer, distributor, factory branch or a subsidiary, affiliate or controlled entity of the manufacturer or distributor has not acquired, nor does it hold [a controlling], either directly or indirectly, any ownership interest in another manufacturer or distributor, required to be licensed under this chapter that sells new vehicles to a licensed independent new vehicle dealer pursuant to an existing franchise 20260SB1182PN1866 - 23 - with the manufacturer or distributor.
(I) The manufacturer, distributor, factory branch or a subsidiary, affiliate or controlled entity of the manufacturer or distributor has not acquired, nor does it hold [a controlling], either directly or indirectly, any ownership interest in another manufacturer or distributor, 20260SB1182PN1432 - 22 - required to be licensed under this chapter that sells new vehicles to a licensed independent new vehicle dealer pursuant to an existing franchise with the manufacturer or distributor.
(II) If [a controlling interest is transferred, sold or conveyed to another manufacturer, distributor, person or entity 20260SB1182PN1866 - 24 - required to be licensed under this chapter, the entity] any ownership interest is acquired by a manufacturer or distributor that sells new vehicles by a licensed independent new vehicle dealer pursuant to an existing franchise with the manufacturer or distributor, the manufacturer or distributor owning, operating or controlling a vehicle dealership trading solely in electric vehicles pursuant to this section may not continue to operate or control a new vehicle dealership under this subsection for a period not more than 12 months from the date it acquired the [controlling] ownership interest.
20260SB1182PN1432 - 23 - (II) If [a controlling interest is transferred, sold or conveyed to another manufacturer, distributor, person or entity required to be licensed under this chapter, the entity] any ownership interest is acquired by a manufacturer or distributor that sells new vehicles by a licensed independent new vehicle dealer pursuant to an existing franchise with the manufacturer or distributor, the manufacturer or distributor owning, operating or controlling a vehicle dealership trading solely in electric vehicles pursuant to this section may not continue to operate or control a new vehicle dealership under this subsection for a period not more than 12 months from the date it acquired the [controlling] ownership interest.
(E) The manufacturer shall have continuously offered electric vehicles for sale for a period of not less than 12 months prior to [the effective date <-- of this clause] JULY 9, 2014.
(E) The manufacturer shall have continuously offered electric vehicles for sale for a period of not less than 12 months prior to the effective date of this clause.
<-- (ii) Nothing under this chapter shall prohibit a manufacturer operating or controlling a new vehicle dealership under this paragraph from owning, operating or controlling a warranty facility for warranty repairs on the manufacturer's line-make of vehicles.
(ii) Nothing under this chapter shall prohibit a manufacturer operating or controlling a new vehicle dealership under this paragraph from owning, operating or controlling a warranty facility for warranty repairs on the manufacturer's line-make of vehicles.
* * * (c) Limited applicability.--This section shall not apply to manufacturers, distributors or dealers of recreational vehicles or manufactured housing[, nor shall it apply to motorcycle 20260SB1182PN1866 - 25 - manufacturers, distributors or dealers except when the unilateral termination or failure to renew is by the manufacturer or distributor].
* * * 20260SB1182PN1432 - 24 - (c) Limited applicability.--This section shall not apply to manufacturers, distributors or dealers of recreational vehicles or manufactured housing[, nor shall it apply to motorcycle manufacturers, distributors or dealers except when the unilateral termination or failure to renew is by the manufacturer or distributor].
(a) Data submission to manufacturers or third parties.-- <-- (1) A manufacturer or third party may not require a dealer to grant to the manufacturer, third party or other person or party acting on behalf of the manufacturer or third party, direct or indirect access to the dealer's dealer data system.
(a) Data submission to manufacturers or third parties.-- (1) A manufacturer or third party may not require a dealer to grant to the manufacturer, third party or other person or party acting on behalf of the manufacturer or third party, direct or indirect access to the dealer's dealer data system.
(2) A dealer may submit data or information to a manufacturer or third party through an electronic file format or protocol if the electronic file format or protocol is widely accepted and complies with STAR standards or other generally accepted standards THAT ARE AT LEAST AS <-- COMPREHENSIVE AND STRINGENT AS THE STAR STANDARDS.
(2) A dealer may submit data or information to a manufacturer or third party through an electronic file format or protocol if the electronic file format or protocol is widely accepted and complies with STAR standards or other generally accepted standards.
(iv) prohibit a third party or authorized integrator that satisfies STAR standards from integrating into the 20260SB1182PN1866 - 26 - dealer's dealer data system;
20260SB1182PN1432 - 25 - (iv) prohibit a third party or authorized integrator that satisfies STAR standards from integrating into the dealer's dealer data system;
(B) DATA SUBMISSION TO MANUFACTURERS OR DISTRIBUTORS.-- <-- (1) A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAY NOT ACCESS, SHARE, SELL, COPY, USE, TRANSMIT OR REQUIRE A DEALER TO SHARE OR PROVIDE ACCESS TO PROTECTED DEALER DATA BEYOND THE REQUIRED MANUFACTURER DATA WITHOUT PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT.
(b) Responsibilities and restrictions.-- (1) A manufacturer or a third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer shall do all of the following:
A DEALER MAY UNILATERALLY REVOKE THE DEALER'S PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT WITHOUT CAUSE WITH 60-DAY NOTICE OR IMMEDIATELY FOR CAUSE.
(2) A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAY NOT UNREASONABLY REQUIRE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT AS A CONDITION FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR ANY MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR PROGRAM, STANDARD OR POLICY, INCLUDING ONE THAT OFFERS A BONUS, INCENTIVE, REBATE OR OTHER PAYMENT OR BENEFIT TO A DEALER.
(3) THIS ACT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO RESTRICT OR LIMIT A MANUFACTURER'S OR DISTRIBUTOR'S RIGHT TO OBTAIN REQUIRED MANUFACTURER DATA, USE REQUIRED MANUFACTURER DATA FOR ANY OF THE PURPOSES IDENTIFIED IN THE DEFINITION OF REQUIRED 20260SB1182PN1866 - 27 - MANUFACTURER DATA OR USE OR CONTROL DATA THAT IS PROPRIETARY TO THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR, CREATED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR, OBTAINED FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN THE DEALER OR THAT IS PUBLIC INFORMATION.
(4) A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAY 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 PROTECT, STORE, COPY, SHARE OR USE PROTECTED DEALER DATA.
(b) (C) Responsibilities and restrictions.-- <-- (1) A manufacturer or a third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer shall do all of the following:
(ii) Indemnify the dealer for any third-party claims asserted against or damages incurred by the dealer to the extent the claims or damages are related to or caused by the access to and disclosure of protected dealer data resulting from a breach caused by the manufacturer or third party to which the manufacturer has provided the consumer data and proprietary data.
(ii) Indemnify the dealer for any third-party claims asserted against or damages incurred by the dealer to the 20260SB1182PN1432 - 26 - extent the claims or damages are related to or caused by the access to and disclosure of protected dealer data resulting from a breach caused by the manufacturer or third party to which the manufacturer has provided the consumer data and proprietary data.
(iii) After written request of the dealer, provide a 20260SB1182PN1866 - 28 - written list of the consumer data and proprietary data obtained from the dealer and all persons to whom any data has been provided by the manufacturer or a third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer during the preceding six months.
(iii) After written request of the dealer, provide a written list of the consumer data and proprietary data obtained from the dealer and all persons to whom any data has been provided by the manufacturer or a third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer during the preceding six months.
The list need not include any <-- person to whom consumer data and proprietary data was provided if the dealer has previously consented in writing to the person receiving the consumer or proprietary data and the dealer has not withdrawn consent in writing.
The list need not include any person to whom consumer data and proprietary data was provided if the dealer has previously consented in writing to the person receiving the consumer or proprietary data and the dealer has not withdrawn consent in writing.
INCLUDE:
<-- (A) A PERSON TO WHOM CONSUMER DATA AND PROPRIETARY DATA WAS PROVIDED IF THE DEALER HAS PREVIOUSLY CONSENTED IN WRITING TO THE PERSON RECEIVING THE CONSUMER OR PROPRIETARY DATA AND THE DEALER HAS NOT WITHDRAWN CONSENT IN WRITING;
(B) A PERSON TO WHOM CONSUMER DATA WAS PROVIDED, OR THE SPECIFIC CONSUMER DATA PROVIDED TO THE PERSON, IF THE PERSON WAS, AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER DATA WAS PROVIDED, A SERVICE PROVIDER, SUBCONTRACTOR OR CONSULTANT ACTING IN THE COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES ON BEHALF OF OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DEALER, MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, THIRD PARTY OR AFFILIATE, PROVIDED THAT THE DEALER, MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, THIRD PARTY OR AFFILIATE HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PERSON REQUIRING THAT THE PERSON COMPLY WITH THE SAFEGUARD REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT 20260SB1182PN1866 - 29 - LIMITED TO, THOSE ESTABLISHED UNDER 15 U.S.C.
§ 6801 (RELATING TO PROTECTION OF NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION);
OR (C) A PERSON TO WHOM CONSUMER DATA WAS PROVIDED OR THE SPECIFIC CONSUMER DATA PROVIDED TO THE PERSON, IF THAT REQUIRES A MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR OR AFFILIATE OF THE PERSON TO VIOLATE ANY APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS ON REUSE OR DISCLOSURE OF THE CONSUMER DATA ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW.
In the event that application interfaces are no longer the reasonable commercial or technical standard for secure data integration, a similar open access integration method may be provided, to the extent it provides the same or better access to authorized integrators as an application interface and utilizes the required standardized framework.
In the event that application interfaces are no longer the reasonable commercial or 20260SB1182PN1432 - 27 - technical standard for secure data integration, a similar open access integration method may be provided, to the extent it provides the same or better access to authorized integrators as an application interface and utilizes the required standardized framework.
20260SB1182PN1866 - 30 - (ii) Must make any agreement regarding access to, sharing or selling of, copying, using or transmitting protected dealer data terminable after no more than 30 days notice from the dealer.
(ii) Must make any agreement regarding access to, sharing or selling of, copying, using or transmitting protected dealer data terminable after no more than 30 days notice from the dealer.
(iv) Shall provide a dealer, upon request, with a listing of all entities with whom the dealer data vendor or authorized integrator is sharing protected dealer data or with whom the dealer data vendor and authorized integrator has allowed access to protected dealer data.
(iv) Shall provide a dealer, upon request, with a listing of all entities with whom the dealer data vendor or authorized integrator is sharing protected dealer data 20260SB1182PN1432 - 28 - or with whom the dealer data vendor and authorized integrator has allowed access to protected dealer data.
This subsection shall be interpreted and enforced 20260SB1182PN1866 - 31 - in accordance with the laws of this Commonwealth without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws principles that would require the application of laws in any other jurisdiction.
This subsection shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of this Commonwealth without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws principles that would require the application of laws in any other jurisdiction.
(D) LIMITATIONS.--NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED <-- TO PROHIBIT A MANUFACTURER, VENDOR SELECTED BY A MANUFACTURER OR A THIRD PARTY FROM DISCHARGING ITS OBLIGATION AS A SERVICE PROVIDER OR OTHERWISE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW TO PROTECT AND SECURE PROTECTED DEALER DATA OR TO OTHERWISE LIMIT THOSE RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Action History

  1. Referred to COMMERCE, July 1, 2026

  2. In the House

  3. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 30, 2026

  4. Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2026 (50-0)

  5. Amended on third consideration, June 29, 2026

  6. Re-reported as committed, June 29, 2026

  7. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 29, 2026

  8. Second consideration, June 22, 2026

  9. First consideration, June 10, 2026

  10. Reported as committed, June 10, 2026

  11. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 13, 2026

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (31)

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 23000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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YAW Amendment No. A-4039

Passed 50 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 23000
Total 50000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1182 do?
Updating the Board of Vehicles Act
Who sponsors SB 1182?
SB 1182 is sponsored by Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), David G. Argall (Republican), Gene Yaw (Republican), Michele Brooks (Republican), Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Greg Rothman (Republican), Frank A. Farry (Republican), Maria Collett (Democratic), Lynda Schlegel Culver (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Jarrett Coleman (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Patty Kim (Democratic), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Marty Flynn (Democratic), Lisa Baker (Republican), Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), Nick Miller (Democratic), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Wayne Langerholc (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1182?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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