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HB 2030

Excluding dealers and manufacturers of trailers from certain provisions of the vehicle dealers and manufacturers licensing act.

2025-2026 Regular Session

HB 2030 exempts nonmotorized trailer dealers/manufacturers from select licensing provisions, narrowing regulation while preserving rules for semi/travel trailers and mixed-vehicle

Reengrossed on Monday, March 31, 2025
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Bill Summary · HB 2030

Summary — HB 2030 (2025): Excluding trailer dealers/manufacturers from certain provisions of the Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Act

Status: Approved by Governor April 7, 2025.
Effective: Upon publication in the Kansas Register.
Introduced: January 23, 2025. Requested by Rep. Hoheisel on behalf of Catalyst (American Trailer World).

Purpose

HB 2030 narrows the scope of the Kansas Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing Act by exempting certain dealers and manufacturers of trailers from specified statutory provisions. The intent, as expressed by proponents, is to reduce regulatory burdens on non‑motorized trailer businesses and make Kansas law more consistent with other states’ treatment of nonmotorized trailers.

Key provisions

  • Creates an explicit exemption: the following statutory provisions (K.S.A.) “shall not apply” to dealers and manufacturers of trailers (as defined in K.S.A. 8‑126), except as noted below:
    • K.S.A. 8‑2414 through 8‑2416
    • K.S.A. 8‑2419
    • K.S.A. 8‑2430, 8‑2431
    • K.S.A. 8‑2438, 8‑2439
    • K.S.A. 8‑2445, 8‑2446
  • Clarifies exceptions (exemptions do NOT apply to):
    • Dealers and manufacturers of semitrailers or travel trailers (these remain fully covered).
    • Any dealer who sells or exchanges any type of vehicle other than trailers (i.e., a dealer selling other vehicles stays subject to the Act).
  • The listed statutory provisions (per committee reports) concern items such as:
    • Termination of franchise agreements
    • Correction of warranty defects and related warranty obligations
    • Change of ownership of a dealership
    • Liability for defects
    • Location rules for dealerships
    • Dispute resolution between dealers and manufacturers
    • The legal definition of “delivery” of a vehicle
    • Manufacturer requirements regarding dealer facilities and signs

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: businesses that manufacture or dealer in nonmotorized trailers (excluding semitrailers and travel trailers), provided they do not sell other vehicle types.
  • Secondary effects: consumers buying such trailers (potentially fewer statutory protections regarding warranty, liability and franchise-related issues); vehicle manufacturers/distributors with trailer relationships.
  • State agencies: Kansas Department of Revenue will update systems and publications (see Fiscal Impact).

Fiscal and administrative impacts

  • Fiscal note: Department of Revenue estimates a one-time cost of $3,220 from the State General Fund in FY2026 to modify an agency database and publication. Kansas Department of Transportation reports no fiscal impact.
  • Implementation: bill becomes effective upon publication in the Kansas Register.

Legislative and stakeholder context

  • Proponent testimony (American Trailer World) emphasized these trailers are nonmotorized (no living quarters) and argued the change eases business operations.
  • Division of Vehicles (KDOT/Dep’t of Revenue) provided neutral testimony, noting the bill loosens requirements for trailer-only sellers while leaving tow‑vehicle dealers subject to existing rules.
  • The bill was amended in committee to add the semitrailer/travel trailer and mixed‑vehicle dealer exceptions before final passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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