Bill > H3603

This bill modifies existing motor vehicle inspection requirements by changing language in Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, the bill replaces the word "may" with "shall" in one section, which likely makes a previous optional action mandatory. The bill also requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to provide a decal to new vehicle owners along with their registration certificate, indicating the month of their next required annual vehicle inspection. The decal fee cannot exceed the cost of annual emissions testing and safety programs. Importantly, the inspection waiver for new vehicles will not apply to buses and transportation network vehicles. This change appears to standardize and clarify the process for vehicle inspections, ensuring that new vehicle owners have a clear reminder of when their first mandatory inspection is due, while maintaining safety standards for commercial and public transportation vehicles.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3603