House Bill No. 2158, introduced by Dobrinski, amends various sections of Oklahoma's motor vehicle laws to enhance definitions and licensing requirements for motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers. Key changes include the introduction of terms such as "receives deposits for vehicles" and "common entity," which clarify the relationships among manufacturers, distributors, and dealers. The bill prohibits factories from acting as dealers, modifies the list of entities requiring licensure by removing certain exceptions, and establishes new data security standards for dealer management system providers. It also revises the criteria for denying, revoking, or suspending a motor vehicle dealer's license, emphasizing factory compliance while eliminating previous dealer compliance requirements.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers and distributors towards new motor vehicle dealers, particularly regarding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and sales. It prohibits manufacturers from compelling dealers to purchase or lease EV charging stations unless specified in the franchise agreement and allows for financial assistance for such purchases. The bill also establishes conditions for a manufacturer's right of first refusal in dealership sales, ensuring fair compensation for dealers. Overall, the amendments aim to promote fairness and transparency in the dealer-manufacturer relationship, protect dealer data, and ensure compliance with updated regulations, with an effective date set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
House Committee Substitute: 47-562, 47-564, 47-565
Floor (House): 47-562, 47-564, 47-565
Floor (Senate): 47-562, 47-564, 47-565
Engrossed: 47-562, 47-564, 47-565
Enrolled (final version): 47-562, 47-564, 47-565
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Policy Committee Recommendation: 47-562, 47-564, 47-565