MA S2245

Bill

MA S2245

Relative to motor vehicle warranties

Introduced
04/28/2016

In Committee
04/28/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to motor vehicle warranties,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2245).

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93B, Section 9, concerning motor vehicle warranties, by adding a new subsection that prohibits insurance companies from dictating the use of parts that could compromise a vehicle's operational safety or structural integrity. Specifically, insurers are forbidden from mandating the use of non-OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts on any vehicle that is still covered by its manufacturer's warranty or a lease agreement, aiming to ensure that repairs maintain the vehicle's original safety standards and structural soundness.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2245

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2245
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2245.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S134	Relative to motor vehicle warranties	Accompanied a new draft, see S2245	Replaces
S1481	To reduce the costs for adoption	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1812	Relative to motor vehicle license suspension	New draft substituted, as amended, see S2014	Similar To
S1852	To waive motor vehicle registration fees for disabled veterans	Accompanied a study order, see S2364	Similar To
S1893	Promoting motor vehicle safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2387	Similar To
S1903	Relative to educational requirements for class 2 motor vehicle licensees	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S402	Protecting the natural resources of the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2380	Similar To
S710	Relative to the emergency assistance housing program	Accompanied a study order, see S2383	Similar To
S739	Providing for the waiver of fees for contesting motor vehicle infractions	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To
S773	Regarding criminal motor vehicle citations	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To
S799	Relative to the advisory committee on personnel standards of the Massachusetts Trial Court	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To
S82	Providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children	Accompanied a study order, see S2382	Similar To

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