An Act further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors

This bill aims to protect motor vehicle dealers in Massachusetts from being forced by manufacturers or distributors to move their locations, rebuild their facilities, or share customer data without valid reasons. It prohibits companies from coercing dealers into changing their business sites or altering their buildings unless specific safety or technology needs exist, and it sets a ten-year limit on such facility changes. The legislation also restricts the sharing of customer information, allowing it only for essential tasks like vehicle sales, warranty claims, or legal safety recalls, while requiring manufacturers to financially protect dealers if their data is compromised. Additionally, the bill prevents companies from arbitrarily changing the geographic areas assigned to dealerships, ensuring more stability for local car sales operations.