Loading chat...

MA H1301

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Roy

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 90, Section 32C to regulate motor vehicle and trailer leasing under "drive-it-yourself" systems, covering rentals based on mileage, daily, weekly, hourly, or monthly rates
  • Prohibits lessors from leasing vehicles with inaccurate mileage devices, deceiving lessees about distance traveled, or leasing to individuals believed to be intoxicated
  • Requires lessees to show a valid operator's license but removes the requirement for lessors to verify licenses with the Registry of Motor Vehicles or electronic services
  • Makes rental car company insurance coverage secondary or contingent, only applying if the renter lacks their own motor vehicle liability policy or other coverage meeting minimum financial requirements
  • Exempts lessors from providing property damage coverage for vehicles leased for terms exceeding 30 days

Legislative Description

Relative to primary insurance

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

10/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling9/8/2025
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available