Bill > H3310

This bill amends Massachusetts law to establish a new chapter governing peer-to-peer car sharing. The key provisions include: 1. Defining key terms related to peer-to-peer car sharing, such as "Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Program," "Shared Vehicle," and "Car Sharing Period." 2. Requiring peer-to-peer car sharing programs to assume liability for bodily injury, property damage, and certain insurance coverage during the car sharing period, with some exceptions. 3. Mandating that shared vehicles be covered by motor vehicle liability insurance policies that recognize the vehicle's use through a peer-to-peer program. 4. Allowing insurers to exclude coverage for claims related to vehicles used through peer-to-peer car sharing programs. 5. Requiring peer-to-peer car sharing programs to collect and retain records related to the use of shared vehicles. 6. Exempting peer-to-peer car sharing programs and vehicle owners from certain vicarious liability laws. 7. Establishing requirements and disclosures for car sharing program agreements. 8. Setting guidelines for peer-to-peer car sharing programs to verify driver's licenses and maintain records. 9. Requiring peer-to-peer car sharing programs to verify and address safety recalls on shared vehicles. The bill aims to provide a regulatory framework for the emerging peer-to-peer car sharing industry in Massachusetts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3310