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MA H398

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Howitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 93K of Massachusetts General Laws by replacing subsections (g) and (h) with a new subsection (g) regarding motor vehicle telematics disclosure requirements

  • Directs the Attorney General to establish a standardized motor vehicle telematics system notice that manufacturers must include in owner's manuals beginning with model year 2026 vehicles

  • Required notice must explain what motor vehicle telematics is, describe the mechanical data collected/stored/transmitted, and inform owners they can access vehicle data via mobile device

  • Owners must be informed of their right to authorize independent repair facilities to access vehicle mechanical data for diagnostics, repair, and maintenance purposes

Legislative Description

Relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law

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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