Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1914: Modifies provisions relating to franchisors' warranty duties to franchisees
Status: In committee, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the amended text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 1914 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5454H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 407.828, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to franchisor warranty duties. Section A. Section 407.828, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 407.828, to read as follows: 407.828. 1. Notwithstanding any provision in a franchise to the contrary, each franchisor shall specify in writing to each of its franchisees in this state the franchisee's obligations for preparation, delivery, and warranty service on its products. The franchisor shall fairly and reasonably compensate the franchisee for preparation, delivery, and warranty service required of the franchisee by the franchisor. The franchisor shall provide the franchisee with the schedule of compensation to be paid to the franchisee for parts, labor, and service, and the time allowance for the performance of the labor and service for the franchisee's obligations for preparation, delivery, [and] warranty, and recall service. [2. The schedule of compensation shall include reasonable compensation for diagnostic work, as well as repair service and labor for the franchisee to meet its obligations for preparation, delivery, and warranty service. The schedule shall also include reasonable and adequate time allowances for the diagnosis and performance of preparation, delivery, and warranty …
Sponsors
- David Casteel (R, 097) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 1
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 1, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (March 16, 2026): 9 yea, 3 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1914?
- HB1914 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to franchisors' warranty duties to franchisees.
- What is the status of HB1914?
- In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1914?
- David Casteel (R, 097).
- Where is the official record for HB1914?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1914&year=2026&code=R
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