STATE BILLKY HB 648PASSED

AN ACT relating to motor vehicle dealers.

Amend KRS 190.046 to establish conditions for reimbursement of motor vehicle dealers by manufacturers, component manufacturers, and distributors for parts and warranty or recall work on motor vehicles with a classification of 7 or higher as established in 49 C.F.R. sec. 565.15; define "component manufacturer"; expand the time frame for a dealer to submit a claim for warranty work from 30 days to 90 days.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 10, 2026; 216 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

KY HB 648 · PassedApr 10

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Bill details

Last action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 83) · Apr 10, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 10, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 83)House

Mar 31, 2026delivered to GovernorHouse

Mar 31, 2026enrolled, signed by President of the SenateHouse

Mar 31, 2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the HouseHouse

Mar 31, 2026passed 90-0House

Mar 31, 2026House concurred in Floor Amendment (1)House

Mar 27, 2026posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Floor Amendment (1)House

Mar 19, 2026to Rules (H)House

Show 16 earlier actions

Mar 19, 2026received in HouseHouse

Mar 19, 20263rd reading, passed 35-0 with Floor Amendment (1)Senate

Mar 18, 2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026Senate

Mar 12, 20262nd reading, to RulesSenate

Mar 12, 2026floor amendment (1) filedSenate

Mar 11, 2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSenate

Mar 9, 2026to Transportation (S)Senate

Mar 3, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)Senate

Mar 3, 2026received in SenateSenate

Mar 2, 20263rd reading, passed 94-0House

Feb 25, 2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26 2026House

Feb 25, 20262nd reading, to RulesHouse

Feb 24, 2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarHouse

Feb 20, 2026to Transportation (H)House

Feb 17, 2026to Committee on Committees (H)House

Feb 17, 2026introduced in HouseHouse

Recorded votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 172Mar 2, 2026 · House · 94 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3960Mar 19, 2026 · Senate · 35 yea · 0 nayPassed

House: Veto Override RCS# 381Mar 31, 2026 · House · 90 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Commerce
Motor Vehicles
Trade Practices and Retailing
Transportation

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AN ACT relating to motor vehicle dealers.

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