HB1579

House Bill 1579 amends the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act to adjust regulations governing the relationships between motor vehicle manufacturers and franchised dealers. The bill refines the definition of 'routine maintenance' and establishes that manufacturers must compensate dealers for providing assistance with over-the-air or remote vehicle updates or repairs performed at the dealer's location. It modifies requirements for how manufacturers must allocate and deliver vehicles to dealers, emphasizing equitable distribution and transparency in the allocation process. Additionally, the bill mandates that manufacturers provide written disclosure to dealers regarding any vehicle features or accessories subject to remote updates, along with associated costs, so that dealers may inform potential buyers. Finally, it requires manufacturers to offer dealers the option to purchase, rather than lease, items related to factory-mandated facility improvements, excluding specific branded signage.