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MA H1195

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Howitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Penalties for vehicle inspection violations under Section 7A of Chapter 90 (general inspection requirements) would not be classified as moving violations for insurance surcharge purposes
  • Penalties for violations under Section 7V of Chapter 90 (emissions inspections) would similarly be excluded from moving violation classification
  • Insurance companies could not use vehicle inspection violations to calculate premium surcharges under Section 113B of Chapter 175
  • Amends two sections of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90 to protect drivers from insurance rate increases due to inspection-related citations
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House Bill 1047 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to eliminating surcharges for vehicle inspection violations

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4777

12/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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