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MA H1301
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Roy
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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
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