MA S625

Bill

Relative to motor vehicle service contracts

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to motor vehicle service contracts. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modify the existing laws regarding motor vehicle service contracts in Massachusetts. It defines key terms such as "consumer product," "maintenance agreement," and "motor vehicle manufacturer," and it updates the definition of "service contract" to include contracts for the repair or replacement of tires, wheels, and windshields. The bill also prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, or franchisors from requiring dealers to exclusively sell extended service contracts, maintenance plans, or similar products offered, endorsed, or sponsored by the manufacturer, distributor, or franchisor. However, the bill allows manufacturers to provide incentives that encourage dealers to voluntarily sell such products. Additionally, the bill exempts certain warranties, service contracts, and maintenance agreements from specific requirements of the existing laws.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Mike Moore (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2804 (on 07/09/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S625

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S625
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S625.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1087	Relative to motor vehicle service contracts	Accompanied a new draft, see H4810	Similar To
H2641	Relative to the disabled veterans sales tax exemption on a motor vehicle	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
H293	To enhance, update and protect the 2013 Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Law and Consumer Rights	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H2989	To ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration	Accompanied a new draft, see H4180	Similar To
H3095	Relative to motor vehicle emission and safety inspection	Accompanied a study order, see H4546	Similar To
H3145	Relative to carriers of property by motor vehicle	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H956	Relative to motor vehicle service contracts	Accompanied a new draft, see H4810	Similar To
S1642	Relative to the motor vehicle sales tax	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
S2074	Establishing special license plates in support of Massachusetts law enforcement	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S2076	Relative to motor vehicle excise taxes	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2804	Relative to motor vehicle service contracts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by

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