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MA H3698

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Howitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means7/28/2025
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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