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MA H4129

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Ayers

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 90, Section 7A of Massachusetts General Laws to add "muffler" as a separate inspection item alongside exhaust systems during periodic motor vehicle inspections

  • Requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to establish rules and regulations for muffler inspections as part of the existing staggered vehicle inspection program

  • Vehicles with mufflers that fail inspection will receive a certificate of rejection windshield sticker indicating the failed inspection

  • Directs the Registrar to establish fines for vehicles with mufflers that fail to pass inspection

  • Filed by Representative Bruce J. Ayers (1st Norfolk) on January 14, 2025 and referred to the Transportation Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to the installation of illegal mufflers

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5143

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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