Advocacy for
Minnesota Dealerships
Stay informed and protected with MADA’s legislative efforts
Legislative Advocacy
Advocating for Minnesota’s Auto Industry
MADA is the trusted voice of Minnesota auto dealers at the State Capitol, advocating for legislative policies that directly impact dealership operations and long‑term success. We actively protect dealer franchise rights while addressing critical issues such as regulatory compliance, tax policy, workforce challenges, and EV readiness.
Through proactive government relations and timely legislative updates, MADA helps dealerships stay informed, compliant, and competitive. Our mission is to advance fair, balanced legislation and provide dealers with the insight and support needed to navigate regulatory change with confidence
Key Legislative Topics
MADA monitors and engages in legislative activity that shapes the business environment for Minnesota auto dealers. From protecting dealer franchise rights to navigating evolving electric vehicle policies, we deliver timely updates on the issues moving through the State Capitol. Stay informed on how legislative and regulatory developments impact your dealership and the automotive industry.
Title and Registration
Minnesota’s title and registration system is a foundational link between dealerships, customers, and the state. Because vehicle titling is governed by state statute, regulatory clarity and operational consistency are critical for dealers and consumers alike.
Warranty Reimbursement
Warranty repair work is an essential customer service and dealers must be fairly and fully reimbursed by manufacturers under franchise agreements.
Land Use
Real estate decisions — zoning, land-use entitlements, redevelopment authority, and local ordinances — directly impact where and how dealers can build, expand, or optimize their facilities.
Dealer Operations
Day-to-day operational regulations—covering advertising, disclosure, pricing, recordkeeping, consumer protection, franchise law, and compliance—are complex and ever-shifting.
Employment Laws
Labor and employment statutes — from wages and overtime to, leave, hiring, and workplace safety — directly affect dealership staffing and costs.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) represent both opportunity and challenge: new inventory, training costs, charging infrastructure, and evolving state/federal incentives all affect dealers’ strategies.
Latest Updates
MADA protects Minnesota auto dealers by engaging on legislative issues important to your business’ operations.
MPCA Delays PFAS Reporting Requirement Until September 15
The MPCA has announced that they are delaying the PFAS reporting due date to September 15, 2026. While it is positive that MPCA is finally acknowledging the challenges using their PRISM reporting system, this delay doesn't resolve the primary issue being faced by the...
Follow-Up Legal Alert: FTC Clarifies Treatment of Document Fees in Vehicle Advertising
You must be logged in as a member to view this entire article. On April 17, NADA hosted a webinar with senior staff from the FTC to clarify enforcement expectations following the agency’s March 13 warning letters to 97 dealerships nationwide.
FTC Issues Warning Letters to 97 Dealership Groups
Minnesota dealers should note a recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warning letter campaign that targets how vehicle prices are advertised. While the letters do not create new law, they clearly signal enforcement priorities and raise important questions about how...
East Coast VW Dealers File Class Action Against Scout & VW
Two East Coast Volkswagen dealers have filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America (VWoA) over its planned direct-to-consumer sales model for Scout-branded vehicles. The case was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...
New Deductions for “Qualified Overtime Compensation”
IRS Issues FAQs on the New Deduction for “Qualified Overtime Compensation” — What Dealerships Need to Know The “Big Beautiful Bill Act” created a new above-the-line federal income tax deduction for certain overtime compensation, often referred to as the “No Tax on...
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...
“MADA’s legislative affairs team is an invaluable asset to our dealership. It’s an incredible partnership that allows us to focus on what we are best at: selling and serving automobiles. Their tireless advocacy of the issues that impact us all at the State Capitol ensures our interests are protected, from franchise laws to fair regulations, again allowing us to focus on running our business with confidence today and in the future.”
