Why 2/5: The bill offers new operational flexibility for businesses using dealer plates but does not impose immediate deadlines or costs.
This bill expands the permitted uses for dealer's license plates, allowing automotive businesses to use them for delivering vehicle parts, small amounts of fuel, and for trips to automotive supply stores. This change provides greater operational flexibility and reduces potential compliance issues for small automotive dealerships and related businesses.
Cleared committee
Reported from Transportation (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB608ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB608)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 186 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0186)