MA S568

Bill

MA S568

Relative to motor vehicle service contracts

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
09/07/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to motor vehicle service contracts. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends the laws in Massachusetts regarding motor vehicle service contracts. It adds new definitions, including "consumer product," "maintenance agreement," and "motor vehicle manufacturer." It also expands the definition of "service contract" to include contracts for repairing or replacing tires, removing dents, and repairing windshield chips or cracks. Additionally, the bill exempts certain entities, like public utilities and licensed motor vehicle dealers, from specific requirements for service contracts. It also exempts motor vehicle manufacturers offering service contracts on their own products from certain licensing and other requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Dan Donahue (D), Mike Moore (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 09/07/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S568

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S568
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S568.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1820	To ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration	Accompanied a new draft, see H4388	Similar To
H1894	Relative to carriers of property by motor vehicle	No further action taken	Similar To
H190	Relative to motor vehicle service contracts	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H3315	Relative to the motor vehicle sales tax	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H3418	Establishing special license plates in support of Massachusetts law enforcement	Accompanied a study order, see H4597	Similar To
H556	Providing additional consumer protections in the repair of damaged motor vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
H730	Relative to malicious damage to a motor vehicle	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To
H786	Relative to throwing objects at motor vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S570	Relative to motor vehicle service contracts	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S597	Relative to motor vehicle service contracts	Accompanied S570	Similar To
S865	Expanding testing for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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