Introduced February 17, 2026
HB648
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Amend KRS 190.046 to establish conditions for reimbursement of motor vehicle dealers by manufacturers, component manufacturers, and distributors for parts and warranty or recall work on motor vehicles with a classification of 7 or higher as established in 49 C.F.R. sec. 565.15; define "component manufacturer"; expand the time frame for a dealer to submit a claim for warranty work from 30 days to 90 days.
In effect since July 15, 2026
Acts from the 2026 Regular Session that don't carry an emergency clause or set their own effective date took effect 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).
Plain-language summary
This bill changes the rules for how car and truck dealers in Kentucky get paid back by manufacturers for warranty and recall repairs. It sets specific conditions for reimbursement on heavier vehicles (Class 7 and above, such as large trucks), defines what counts as a "component manufacturer," and gives dealers more time to submit warranty claims, extending the window from 30 days to 90 days. Who it may affect: motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers or distributors doing business in Kentucky, particularly those dealing in heavier commercial vehicles.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
John Blanton
Representative · House District 092
Co-sponsors (1)
Tom Smith
Representative · House District 086
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