MA H423

Bill

Relative to clarification of the Massachusetts franchise law

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to business practices between motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors and dealers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to clarify and amend the Massachusetts franchise law. Key provisions include: 1) Allowing a manufacturer or distributor to own or operate a dealership when, at the time of establishment, no franchise agreement existed between the manufacturer or distributor and any other dealer in the state not owned or operated by the manufacturer or distributor. 2) Modifying the requirements for a party to bring an action in court for damages and equitable relief related to unfair methods of competition or unfair/deceptive practices. The party must now demonstrate that the manufacturer, distributor, or dealer they are suing is in the same "line make" (i.e., same brand) of vehicles and that the alleged harm originated from or was directly caused by actions taken with respect to that line make.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

David Linsky (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4880 (on 06/30/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H423

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H423
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H423.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1152	Reforming labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5235	Similar To
H2541	Relative to police pursuits	Accompanied a study order, see H5320	Similar To
H3429	To ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration	Accompanied a new draft, see H4263	Similar To
H3430	Relative to proactively protecting automotive drivers	No further action taken	Similar To
H3487	Relative to motorcycle safety	No further action taken	Similar To
H4880	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1592	To enhance child passenger safety	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2349	To protect motorists from excessive EZ-Pass fees and fines	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2372	Relative to temporary registration plates	New draft substituted, see S2797	Similar To
S2455	Relative to 100% disabled veteran motor vehicle tax exemptions	Accompanied a study order, see H5248	Similar To
S725	Requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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