Governor Signs MH Dealer Licensing Bill - Effective July 1, 2023

Govenor Pritzker has signed HB 4639, a bill making changes to manufactured home dealer licensing, into law.

The new law amends the Illinois Vehicle Code repealing a Section concerning the licensing of manufactured home dealers and creates a new Article concerning the regulation of manufactured home dealers within the Chapter of the Code concerning the licensing of dealers, transporters, wreckers, and rebuilders. It defines terms and provides that no person shall engage in the business of buying, selling or otherwise dealing in manufactured homes of any make unless licensed to do so by the Secretary of State. Adds provisions governing: applications; fees; fees; bonding; insurance; business requirements; term of license; cancellation or revocation of licenses; and other matters. Effective July 1, 2023.

IMHA supported this legislation.