Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1153 — An Act requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles

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This bill modifies the requirements for licensed appraisers regarding notifying vehicle owners about safety and emissions standards compliance.

  • Section 8G of chapter 26

    the last paragraph → Whenever a licensed appraiser, whether employed by a registered motor vehicle repair shop, employed by a licensed insurer or acting as an independent appraiser, determines that a motor vehicle is damaged such that (a) it may no longer meet the safety standards established by the registrar of motor vehicles under section seven A of chapter ninety; or (b), it may no longer comply with the motor vehicle emission standards established by the commissioner of the department of environmental protection under section 142M of chapter one hundred and eleven, then the appraiser shall provide notice, in a format and containing such information as shall be prescribed by the registrar of motor vehicles, to the owner of the motor vehicle that the vehicle no longer meets such safety or emissions standards. The notice shall direct the owner of the motor vehicle to have the vehicle repaired so that it may pass the safety and emissions standards and to obtain a new certificate of inspection. The registrar of motor vehicles shall periodically, but not less frequently than annually issue specific guidelines on the safety or emissions items that require the prescribed notice to and shall publish such guidelines in the Massachusetts Register. The registrar of motor vehicles shall establish rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to chapter 30A for the implementation and enforcement of this paragraph.

    This change specifies the notification process for vehicle owners when their vehicles fail to meet safety or emissions standards.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1153 do?
An Act requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles
Who sponsors H1153?
H1153 is sponsored by Michael J. Finn (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1153?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H1153?
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