Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.
Status: passed_upper. Latest action: March 20, 2026.
MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES.
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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Status | passed_upper |
| 2026-03-20 | Latest Action | 3/20/2026 - House: |