SB 1182 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, further providing for license to engage in business, for reimbursement for all parts and service required by the manufacturer or distributor and reimbursement audits, for unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors and for manufacturer or distributor repurchase of inventory and equipment and providing for consumer data protection.

SB 1182 amends Pennsylvania's Board of Vehicles Act to update definitions and add new requirements for vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. It requires manufacturers/distributors to reimburse dealers for all parts and service costs mandated by them, includes audit provisions for these reimbursements, and establishes a process for manufacturers/distributors to repurchase dealer inventory or equipment. The bill also adds consumer data protection rules, defining "consumer data" to align with federal standards (15 U.S.C. § 6809) and limiting how third-party "authorized integrators" can access dealer data. These changes directly affect vehicle dealers (who sell new/used cars), manufacturers, and distributors, while protecting consumer data used in dealership operations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action Jul 1, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill update clarifies definitions regarding vehicle leases and data, strengthens protections for dealers against manufacturer overreach, and tightens rules on remote vehicle upgrades. Key changes include explicitly adding 'lease' to prohibited dealer activities, defining 'required manufacturer data' to prevent withholding critical information, and adding strict limits on how manufacturers can use remote software to sell upgrades to customers.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly cover leases alongside sales and to include specific protections for 'required manufacturer data' that must be shared with dealers.
DEFINITION

Added 'lease' to the list of activities dealers cannot be forced to perform by manufacturers, ensuring dealers are not coerced into leasing vehicles.

Created a new definition for 'required manufacturer data,' ensuring manufacturers must provide specific information needed for recalls, sales, and warranty claims.

REQUIREMENT

Strengthened intellectual property clauses to explicitly forbid manufacturers from forcing dealers to violate trademark guidelines or use non-compliant signage.

Added a 75-day maximum limit for manufacturers to approve or deny dealer franchise transfers, preventing indefinite delays.

Established new strict rules requiring manufacturers to pay dealers a percentage of revenue when selling remote software upgrades to customers.

Revised labor rate calculations to explicitly include extended warranties and service contracts in the compensation owed to dealers.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 29, 2026

How they voted

500
Passed
Total votes 50
Jun 29, 2026
D Democratic23
23 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jul 1, 2026
Committee
Referred to Commerce
lower
Jun 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jun 29, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (50-0)
senate
Jun 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended on third consideration
upper
Jun 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Jun 29, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 31 co-sponsors

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