LC 2358 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Requiring advance notice to certain motor vehicle dealers relating to unfair or deceptive practices before filing a lawsuit

This bill requires vehicle buyers in Montana to send a written notice to dealers before filing lawsuits alleging unfair or deceptive sales practices. The notice must include specific details about the vehicle and the alleged problem, and dealers have 28 days to respond before the buyer can file a civil complaint. This process applies to new and used motor vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and other similar vehicles, and it modifies existing state laws governing consumer protection claims against dealers. The bill aims to create a mandatory pre-litigation step that gives dealers an opportunity to address complaints before legal action is taken.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 8, 2024 Last action Feb 24, 2025
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