Bill > S2360

This bill modifies Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws regarding motor vehicle inspections by changing two key provisions. First, it replaces the word "may" with "shall" in an existing section, which likely transforms a permissive action into a mandatory requirement. Second, the bill requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to provide a new vehicle owner with a decal indicating the month of their next required annual vehicle inspection, to be issued alongside the vehicle's registration certificate. The decal fee cannot exceed the cost of annual emissions testing and safety inspections. Importantly, the bill specifies that the initial inspection waiver for new vehicles does not apply to buses and transportation network vehicles (such as rideshare vehicles). These changes aim to standardize and clarify the process of vehicle inspections for new motor vehicles in Massachusetts, ensuring that owners have clear guidance about when their first mandatory inspection will be due.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2360