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MA H3698
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Howitt
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AI Summary
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Requires the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to register all vehicles 25 years or older from date of manufacture that were imported in compliance with federal regulations (49 C.F.R. § 591)
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Specifically includes Japanese "Kei cars" in eligible vehicles, defined as having maximum dimensions of 11 feet length, 4.9 feet width, 6.6 feet height, and engine displacement no larger than 660cc
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Mandates the RMV develop and implement an updated registration policy for Kei cars and honor inspection stickers for all vehicles imported under federal compliance standards
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Adds new Section 64 to Chapter 90 of the General Laws to align Massachusetts registration requirements with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for older imported vehicles
Legislative Description
Relative to federal motor vehicle safety standards compliance
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
7/28/2025