Bill > H1139

This bill updates Massachusetts laws related to motor vehicle service contracts by expanding and clarifying several definitions and exemptions. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "consumer product" (which includes personal property used for household purposes), "maintenance agreement", and "motor vehicle manufacturer". The definition of "service contract" is significantly expanded to include not just repair and maintenance agreements, but also specific types of coverage such as tire damage protection, paintless dent removal, windshield chip/crack repair, and key-fob replacement. The bill also creates new exemptions for certain types of service contracts, including those provided by public utilities, mechanical breakdown insurance policies, warranties offered by motor vehicle dealers, builder warranties, manufacturer warranties, and maintenance agreements. Additionally, the bill provides special regulatory provisions for motor vehicle manufacturers offering service contracts, allowing them to comply with only certain sections of the law and exempting them from some licensing requirements. These changes aim to provide more clarity and flexibility in how service contracts for motor vehicles and other consumer products are defined, sold, and regulated in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1139