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MA H3745
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Muradian
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Exempts vehicles sold for less than $700 from the bill of sale requirements
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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