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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to insurance surcharges for driving with an expired inspection sticker. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 113B of Chapter 175 of the Massachusetts General Laws to specify that driving a motor vehicle with an expired inspection sticker will no longer be considered a surchargeable incident for insurance purposes. In practical terms, this means that if a driver is caught operating a vehicle with an outdated inspection sticker, they will not face an insurance premium increase (a surcharge) as a result. The change appears aimed at providing some leniency for drivers who may have inadvertently allowed their vehicle inspection to lapse, potentially recognizing that such an oversight does not necessarily indicate unsafe driving behavior that would warrant a financial penalty from insurance companies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:40 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time (on 10/22/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1201 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1201.pdf |
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