Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.

Michigan Senate Bill 198, introduced by Senator Samir Singh, aims to regulate the collection, sharing, and use of data by motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and third parties. The bill establishes requirements for the collection and handling of protected dealer data and sets standards for dealer data vendors and authorized integrators. It also outlines civil sanctions for non-compliance. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/SB0198/id/3182641?utm_source=openai))

The bill has received bipartisan support, passing the Senate with a 34-0 vote and moving to the House Regulatory Reform Committee. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/votes/SB0198/2025?utm_source=openai)) This suggests a favorable reception among legislators.

No specific media coverage or public reactions have been identified regarding this bill. Without such information, it's challenging to assess potential concerns or opposition from stakeholders or the public.