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MA S812

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Oliveira

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "service contract" to include coverage for tire/wheel repair from road hazards, paintless dent removal, windshield chip repair and replacement, and key/key-fob replacement if lost, stolen, or inoperable

  • Adds new definitions to Chapter 175 including "consumer product," "maintenance agreement," and "motor vehicle manufacturer" to clarify regulatory scope

  • Exempts motor vehicle manufacturers offering service contracts on their own products from certain licensure requirements under sections 149N(c) and 149N(d)

  • Establishes exemptions from service contract regulations for public utilities, licensed insurers offering mechanical breakdown policies, licensed motor vehicle dealers, builder warranties on real estate, product warranties from manufacturers/importers/sellers, and maintenance agreements

  • Amends existing law to replace "tangible personal property" with "consumer products" for consistency with new definitions

Legislative Description

Relative to motor vehicle service contracts

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

9/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means9/2/2025
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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