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MA H396

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Howitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires persons intending to bid or purchase vehicles at auto auctions to submit a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) check or similar background check annually when renewing bidding privileges
  • Background check requirement applies to anyone with signatory power or bidding access at auto auctions
  • Auto auctions must forward any background checks with issues to the Registry of Motor Vehicles for review
  • Amends Chapter 140, Section 57 of Massachusetts General Laws governing second-hand motor vehicle sales
  • Sponsored by Representative Steven S. Howitt (4th Bristol), filed January 14, 2025; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 323

Legislative Description

Relative to background checking for bidding privileges at auto auctions

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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