SB 352FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Changes to Motor Vehicle Distributor and Manufacturer Definitions

Original title: Common Entities of Motor Vehicle Distributors and Manufacturers

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established new criteria for determining which business entities are legally linked to motor vehicle manufacturers or distributors, potentially affecting how these companies are regulated under Florida's motor vehicle franchise laws.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Motor vehicle manufacturers

The bill would have changed the legal definition of entities considered 'common' to their business operations.

Motor vehicle distributors

The bill would have changed the legal definition of entities considered 'common' to their business operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposed updating the legal definition of a '' regarding motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors to clarify ownership and control relationships. It included specific exemptions for certain distributors and manufacturers based on their operational history and market presence in Florida.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'common entity' in the context of this bill?

It is a person or business that is either controlled by, or has more than 30 percent of its equity owned by, a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, distributor, or licensee.

Did this bill become law?

No, the bill died in the Transportation committee on March 13, 2026.

Why It Matters

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Exemption for Niche Manufacturers

The bill attempted to create a specific carve-out for U.S.-based manufacturers that do not have franchised dealers in Florida, suggesting an effort to accommodate direct-to-consumer or niche vehicle business models.

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