HB5197 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
815 ILCS 710/2  from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 752
815 ILCS 710/4  from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 754
815 ILCS 710/6  from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 756
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
2/06/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee