South Carolina Bill - H. 3777 Introduced: "Consumer Freedom Act" -- to Allow Direct Sale to Consumers

[eddiet1212]

A bill, H. 3777, was introduced in the South Carolina House on January 16, 2025.

Summary: South Carolina Consumer Freedom Act

"...TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56‑15‑45, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF A DEALERSHIP BY A MANUFACTURER OR FRANCHISOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER THAT OWNS OR OPERATES A MANUFACTURING FACTORY OR ASSEMBLY PLANT THAT HAS NEVER HAD DEALER FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS MUST BE ALLOWED TO SELL DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS TO PROMOTE CONSUMER CHOICE AND MARKET FREEDOM..."

www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3777&session=126&summary=B

www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/3777.htm

 

[joewilk45]

Hopefully this is campaign donations coming through nice to see now let's get these trucks built !!!

 

[quikster]

A bill, H. 3777, was introduced in the South Carolina House on January 16, 2025.

Summary: South Carolina Consumer Freedom Act

"...TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56‑15‑45, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF A DEALERSHIP BY A MANUFACTURER OR FRANCHISOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURER THAT OWNS OR OPERATES A MANUFACTURING FACTORY OR ASSEMBLY PLANT THAT HAS NEVER HAD DEALER FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS MUST BE ALLOWED TO SELL DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS TO PROMOTE CONSUMER CHOICE AND MARKET FREEDOM..."

www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3777&session=126&summary=B

www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/3777.htm

Glad it's being discussed now, should have plenty of time if it doesn't make it the first time through and I'll be able to not have to jump through any weird hoops just to buy it in SC

 

[NukeDukem]

Is this something the Trump administration would support or is this solely at the state level?

 

[Sunrack]

A great example for all states to follow.

 

[ocnsvl]

I've already messaged my state house & senate representatives, insisting they pass this bill

 

[quikster]

Is this something the Trump administration would support or is this solely at the state level?

This is a state level thing there is nothing at the federal level, but there are a bunch of protectionist laws at the state levels to protect dealerships from having any competition.

 

[NukeDukem]

This is a state level thing there is nothing at the federal level, but there are a bunch of protectionist laws at the state levels to protect dealerships from having any competition.

Oh boy

 

[peters43]

Is this something the Trump administration would support or is this solely at the state level?

State specific.