February 23, 2026

PFAS is Top Priority

MADA’s top legislative priority for 2026 will be fixing PFAS reporting requirements.

Currently, manufacturers will be required to report to the state any products containing intentionally – added PFAS on July 1, 2026. Unfortunately, the MPCA’s reporting platform is not workable and manufacturers have made it clear that they will not be able to comply.

MADA will be working with a broad coalition of stakeholders, including auto manufacturers, to delay the reporting date and clarify that products manufactured before that date are not required to be reported.

Recent News & Updates

Dealer Lawsuit Highlights Importance of Allocation and Sales Performance Protections

A New York GMC dealer has filed a $15 million lawsuit against General Motors, alleging that GM restricted the dealership’s inventory and then evaluated the store under sales performance standards the dealer could not reasonably meet. According to published reports,...

Candidate Filings Set the Stage for August Primary

The filing period for state and federal candidates seeking election closed on June 2. While we now know the universe of candidates, many races will require a primary election in August to determine who will appear on the November ballot. The most notable primary...

FTC Letters – MADA Updates Advertising Standards Effective May 25

Last week, MADA issued important updates to its Advertising Standards and Three Strikes Policy following recent guidance from the FTC regarding dealer advertising practices. On April 17, NADA hosted an FTC webinar in which senior FTC staff stated that, under Section 5...

PFAS is Top Priority

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Recent News & Updates

Dealer Lawsuit Highlights Importance of Allocation and Sales Performance Protections

Candidate Filings Set the Stage for August Primary

FTC Letters – MADA Updates Advertising Standards Effective May 25