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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/23/2017
06/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to voluntary towing reform. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new section in the Massachusetts General Laws that requires any person or organization engaged in the consensual and voluntary towing of motor vehicles within the Commonwealth to obtain a certificate from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). The bill sets out the application requirements for the certificate, including providing proof of insurance, paying a fee, and meeting public safety requirements. The DPU is required to promulgate regulations for the implementation and administration of this new certification process within 12 months of the bill's effective date, and businesses engaging in voluntary towing must comply with the new requirements within 12 months of the regulations being promulgated.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1307 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1307.pdf |
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