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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 the financing of motor vehicle purchases. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 93B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs motor vehicle dealers, to add a new provision protecting consumer rights in vehicle financing. Specifically, the bill prohibits motor vehicle dealers from preventing or restricting a vehicle purchaser from obtaining financing from a source other than the dealer itself. This means that car dealerships cannot force customers to use only their preferred financing options or block customers from seeking more competitive loan terms from banks, credit unions, or other financial institutions. By adding this clause, the bill aims to increase consumer choice and potentially save buyers money by allowing them to shop around for the most favorable financing terms when purchasing a motor vehicle. The changes are relatively technical, involving minor modifications to the existing legal language to insert the new consumer protection provision.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H373 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H373.pdf |
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