HSB 133: Relating to administrative fees charged by motor vehicle dealers, and making penalties applicable

What it does

Under current law, a motor vehicle dealer (dealer) is authorized to charge a documentary fee not to exceed $180 for each motor vehicle sold in a transaction. A “documentary fee” is a fee charged to a customer by a dealer for the preparation of documents related to an application for motor vehicle registration and an application for issuance of a certificate of title, and the performance of other related services for the customer, but does not include any costs or fees charged to a dealer or a dealer’s customer by a third party.

House subcommittee · named February 6, 2025

• Rep. Tom Determann (R) · tom.determann@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jeff Cooling (D) · jeff.cooling@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bob Henderson (R) · robert.henderson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Automobile Dealers Association; Iowa Motorcycle Dealers Association

In plain words

1. February 6, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. February 6, 2025House subcommittee named: Determann, Cooling and Henderson
3. February 11, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 19, 2025Committee vote: 14–7
6. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 758