H1293

Relative to preserving consumer choice in the purchase of motor vehicle service contracts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1293 aims to preserve consumer choice in purchasing motor vehicle service contracts.

Massachusetts H1293 amends the state's General Laws to redefine and regulate motor vehicle service contracts. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "consumer product," "service contract," and "maintenance agreement." The bill exempts certain warranties and service contracts from specific sections of the law, including those provided by public utilities and mechanical breakdown insurance policies. It also prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, or franchisor representatives from requiring dealers to exclusively promote or sell certain extended service contracts.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 13, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5336

May 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services