StateKentucky

SB 94: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle dealers.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

SB 94 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Amend KRS 190.046 to define "parts," "qualifying repair," "qualifying repair order," "repair order," "warranty," and "warranty work"; establish requirements for dealer performance of warranty work, including time allowances, labor rates, parts markups, and payment procedures and terms.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Increases reimbursement transparency for local dealers
  • Standardizes labor and parts rates

Risks

  • May increase costs for automotive manufacturers
  • Potential for increased service costs to pass to consumers

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Supports stability of local small business dealerships

Risks

  • Limited direct impact on general consumer rights
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full bill text not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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