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MA H3745

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Muradian

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires private sellers of used motor vehicles to use an RMV-approved bill of sale form and provide a copy to the buyer at time of purchase, with failure to do so constituting an unfair or deceptive practice

  • Mandates the Registry of Motor Vehicles create and maintain a standardized bill of sale form that includes seller/buyer information, vehicle details, odometer reading, all known safety defects, purchase price, and notarized signatures from both parties

  • Defines a "dealer" as anyone who has sold more than 3 used motor vehicles in the preceding 12 months, distinguishing them from private sellers subject to this law

  • Exempts vehicles sold for less than $700 from the bill of sale requirements

  • Preserves existing consumer protection rights under Chapter 93A and implied warranties, while allowing courts to consider a seller's failure to use the approved form when awarding damages in related legal actions

Legislative Description

Relative to private sale requirements for used vehicles

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4710

11/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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