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SB 774 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFERING PRICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BY A CAR DEALER.

SB 774 requires car dealers in Connecticut to include all fees (federal tax, delivery, preparation, and dealer conveyance/processing fees) in advertised vehicle prices. Dealers must clearly state in bold type that state/local taxes and registration fees are excluded, and separately list the exact amount of any dealer conveyance fee. This applies to all new and used car sales, affecting both dealers (who must comply with pricing transparency rules) and consumers (who see clearer, all-in pricing). The bill also mandates specific details on sales documents, including deposit terms and guarantee statements, in ten-point bold type. It takes effect October 1, 2025, with minimal expected state revenue impact.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025
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What changed between versions

Proposed Bill → Committee Bill · 6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended from a proposed version to a committee version with significant changes to how car dealers must disclose fees and prices. The committee version adds specific requirements for advertising prices, invoice details, and dealer conveyance fee disclosures, while also establishing penalties for violations.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include more detailed requirements for dealer advertising and invoice documentation, with specific focus on dealer conveyance fees and processing fees.
REQUIREMENT

Added specific requirements for dealers to include federal tax, delivery costs, dealer preparation, and conveyance fees in advertised vehicle prices with clear disclosures in at least eight-point bold type.

Added new requirements for invoices to include specific deposit refund language, insurance coverage details, and dealer guarantee terms in at least ten-point bold type.

Removed the requirement that dealers must include additional fees in the order and invoice for the purchase of a motor vehicle, replacing it with more specific disclosure requirements.

ENFORCEMENT

Added enforcement provisions allowing the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to fine dealers up to $1,000 or suspend/revoke licenses for violations.

TIMELINE

Added effective date of October 1, 2025 for the new requirements.

DEFINITION

Added definition for 'dealer conveyance fee' or 'processing fee' as fees charged to recover reasonable costs for documentation and closing services.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Transportation
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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