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Committee hears bill to give powersports dealers ability to sever franchise agreements

2351274 · February 18, 2025
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House Bill 969 would allow powersports dealers (motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs) to seek to sever franchise agreements in certain circumstances, aligning their rights with those already available to automobile, RV and marine dealers, supporters told the House Committee on Economic Development.

The House Committee on Economic Development heard testimony on House Bill 969, sponsored by Representative Knight, which supporters said would allow powersports dealers to sever franchise agreements in limited circumstances and obtain protections similar to other vehicle dealers.

Doug Smith, president and CEO of the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association, told the committee the bill would "allow a franchisee…

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