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Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 648: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle dealers.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 648 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle dealers. Primary sponsor: John Blanton (Republican), Tom Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 83).

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John BlantonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse92
Tom SmithPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse86

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 83)
  2. delivered to Governor
  3. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  4. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
  5. passed 90-0
  6. House concurred in Floor Amendment (1)
  7. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Floor Amendment (1)
  8. to Rules (H)
  9. received in House
  10. 3rd reading, passed 35-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026
  12. 2nd reading, to Rules

Showing 12 most recent of 24 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source