HB648 Motor Vehicle Dealer Reimbursement Requirements
Summary
Kentucky Governor signed HB648 amending KRS 190.046 to establish conditions for manufacturer, component manufacturer, and distributor reimbursement to motor vehicle dealers for parts and warranty or recall work on vehicles with classification 7 or higher under 49 C.F.R. sec. 565.15. The bill defines "component manufacturer" and expands the dealer claim submission window for warranty work from 30 to 90 days.
What changed
HB648 amends KRS 190.046 to establish mandatory reimbursement conditions for motor vehicle dealers from manufacturers, component manufacturers, and distributors for parts and warranty or recall work on vehicles with a federal classification of 7 or higher. The bill introduces a statutory definition of "component manufacturer" and triples the time period for dealers to submit warranty claims from 30 days to 90 days.
Affected parties in Kentucky's automotive sector—including motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, component manufacturers, and distributors—should update their claims processing systems and contractual agreements to reflect the new 90-day submission deadline. The expanded timeframe provides dealers greater flexibility in documenting and seeking reimbursement for warranty work, while the new statutory definition clarifies obligations in the supply chain.
What to do next
- Manufacturers and component manufacturers must comply with new reimbursement conditions for Class 7+ vehicle parts and warranty work
- Dealers should be aware of the expanded 90-day window to submit warranty work claims
- Distributors should review new reimbursement requirements under the amended statute
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ChangeBridge / Kentucky / HB648 Signed by Governor HB648 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-10
AN ACT relating to motor vehicle dealers.
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.
Bill Details
State Kentucky
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb648....
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Sponsors
John Blanton (Rep - R) Tom Smith (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-10 H signed by Governor 2026-03-31 H delivered to Governor 2026-03-31 H enrolled, signed by President of the Senate 2026-03-31 H enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House 2026-03-31 H passed 90-0 2026-03-31 H House concurred in Floor Amendment (1) 2026-03-27 H posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Floor Amendment (1) 2026-03-19 H to Rules (H) 2026-03-19 H received in House 2026-03-19 S 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with Floor Amendment (1) 2026-03-18 S posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026 2026-03-12 S 2nd reading, to Rules 2026-03-12 S floor amendment (1) filed 2026-03-11 S reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar 2026-03-09 S to Transportation (S) 2026-03-03 S to Committee on Committees (S) 2026-03-03 S received in Senate 2026-03-02 H 3rd reading, passed 94-0 2026-02-25 H posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26 2026 2026-02-25 H 2nd reading, to Rules 2026-02-24 H reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar 2026-02-20 H to Transportation (H) 2026-02-17 H to Committee on Committees (H) 2026-02-17 H introduced in House
Votes
2026-03-02 House: Veto Override RCS# 172 Yea: 94 Nay: 0 2026-03-19 Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3960 Yea: 35 Nay: 0 2026-03-31 House: Veto Override RCS# 381 Yea: 90 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-17 H Committee On Committees 2026-02-20 H Transportation 2026-02-25 H Rules 2026-03-03 S Committee on Committees 2026-03-09 S Transportation 2026-03-12 S Rules 2026-03-19 H Rules
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