Revises law concerning the rights and responsibilities of motor vehicle franchisees and franchisors.
This bill amends New Jersey's motor vehicle franchise law to protect dealers (franchisees) from unfair practices by manufacturers (franchisors). It prohibits franchisors from imposing unreasonable performance standards, blocking franchise transfers based on non-human ownership, failing to cover recall costs, using arbitrary performance metrics, or operating competing service centers without notifying nearby dealers. The law requires all existing and new franchise agreements to comply with these rules, ensuring dealers can negotiate terms without undue pressure. These changes aim to balance bargaining power while maintaining the state's network of independent dealerships.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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Lou Greenwald
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