MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES Senate SponsorsSen. Ram Villivalam 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 815 ILCS 710/2from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 752815 ILCS 710/4from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 754815 ILCS 710/6from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 756Amends the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. Provides that it shall be deemed a violation for a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or other specified entity to distribute new motor vehicles directly to consumers or to circumvent franchise distribution obligations under the Act. Provides that a manufacturer, common entity, or distributor, other than a manufacturer or distributor that was lawfully licensed to sell new motor vehicles directly to customers in the State before January 1, 2022, shall not own or operate a dealership or directly sell new vehicles in the State. Provides that it shall be deemed a violation for any manufacturer with an established franchise dealer network in the State to engage in the sale, lease, or servicing of new motor vehicles in a manner that bypasses or competes with the manufacturer's existing franchisee network. Makes conforming and other changes. Defines terms. 2/5/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam 2/5/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments