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SB 198

Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Singh

Michigan bill establishes mandatory data collection and reporting requirements for automobile dealers and repair facilities to increase regulatory transparency and consumer protection oversight.

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Bill Summary · SB 198

Legislative bill overview

SB 198 creates new regulatory requirements for automobile dealers and repair facilities in Michigan, establishing mandatory data collection and reporting standards. The bill aims to increase transparency and oversight in the automotive sales and service industry by requiring dealers to track and report specific operational metrics to the state.

Why is this important

Automotive dealers and repair facilities represent a significant portion of Michigan's economy and directly affect consumer protections and fair market practices. Enhanced data collection could help regulators identify fraudulent practices, pricing disparities, and service quality issues, while also creating a standardized baseline for industry operations across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Small dealers and independent repair shops may argue that new data collection requirements increase administrative costs and complexity, potentially disadvantaging smaller operations competing with larger chains
  • Data privacy concerns: Requirements for detailed customer and transaction data raise questions about how personal information will be stored, protected, and potentially used by state agencies or third parties
  • Regulatory scope: Dealers may dispute whether state-level data mandates overstep into areas better handled by federal regulation or industry self-regulation, particularly if requirements duplicate existing federal automotive reporting obligations

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

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