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HB 1178·MS·house

Car manufacturers, dealers and franchisors; prohibit from sharing customer information with third parties.

FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Crawford
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill amends state law to make it illegal for motor‑vehicle dealers, salespeople, manufacturers and franchisors to give customer lists or personal information to anyone outside the transaction, except for limited purposes such as completing a sale, handling incentives, warranty work or complying with legal obligations. It targets the auto industry’s handling of consumer data to protect privacy. The measure did not pass and died in committee.

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