Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateOklahomaTo Governor
SB 604: Motor vehicles; definitions; merging multiple versions of statues; termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise; repealer. Effective date.
Todd Gollihare
SB 604 status: To Governor — Approved by Governor 05/20/2026 (updated May 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
Updates motor vehicle definitions, merges conflicting statutes, and clarifies franchise termination/non-renewal protocols.
Who is affected
Vehicle manufacturers and local vehicle dealerships.
Requirements and enforcement
Compliance with updated franchise termination protocols and adherence to modernized statutory language.
Costs and funding
Administrative compliance costs for affected business entities.
When it takes effect
Approved by the Governor on 05/20/2026.
Potential benefits
Improved clarity in dealership business law and removal of conflicting or outdated statutes.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for operational friction as manufacturers and dealerships adapt to refined termination procedures.
What is still unknown
The specific internal criteria manufacturers may adopt for termination within the new framework.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides clearer legal definitions for automotive business contracts
- Reduces litigation risk by merging conflicting statute versions
- Streamlines regulatory compliance for automotive dealerships
Risks
- Potentially alters leverage dynamics in franchise agreements
- Requires administrative adjustment to existing dealer contracts
- Limited public detail on specific termination criteria thresholds
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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