Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 10 D · 5 R cosponsors

SB1939      — MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill restricts manufacturers from bypassing franchise dealers in vehicle sales.

This bill updates the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act to prevent manufacturers and distributors from selling new vehicles directly to consumers. It aims to uphold franchise agreements and the network of franchise dealers.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This could impact jobs related to franchise dealerships by preserving their business model.
  • Small Business: This means protection for franchise dealers from direct competition by manufacturers.

Summary

Amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides that it shall be deemed a violation for a manufacturer, a distributor, a wholesaler, or other specified entity to distribute new motor vehicles directly to consumers or to circumvent franchise distribution obligations under the Act. 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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. Re-assigned to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  7. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  11. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  12. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  18. Arrived in House

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  22. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  24. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Villivalam

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Villivalam

  26. Recalled to Second Reading

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  33. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  36. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  40. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025

  41. Second Reading

  42. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

  43. Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000

  44. Assigned to Judiciary

  45. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

  46. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  47. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  48. Referred to Assignments

  49. First Reading

  50. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (162)

162 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

Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 35003
Republican 18001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 54004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Johnson — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1939      do?
Amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides that it shall be deemed a violation for a manufacturer, a distributor, a wholesaler, or other specified entity to distribute new motor vehicles directly to consumers or to circumvent franchise distribution obligations under the Act. 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.
Who sponsors SB1939     ?
SB1939      is sponsored by Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr., Matt Hanson, Ryan Spain, Jay Hoffman, Daniel J. Ugaste, Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Seth Lewis (Republican), Andrew S. Chesney (Republican), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Chris Balkema (Republican), and Hernandez, Lisa.
What is the current status of SB1939     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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