H3771
An Act relative to the used vehicle record book
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a system for maintaining and providing records related to used vehicles sold in Massachusetts. It requires dealerships to create and maintain a record book documenting specific information about each used vehicle, including its history, repairs, and any disclosed issues. The goal is to increase transparency and consumer confidence in the used vehicle market, allowing buyers to better understand the vehicle’s past.
Key provisions
- Dealerships must create and maintain a record book for each used vehicle sold.
- The record book must include details about the vehicle’s history, including prior owners and repairs.
- Dealerships must disclose any known issues or defects to the buyer.
- The record book must be provided to the buyer at the time of sale.
- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will oversee the implementation and enforcement of the record book requirements.
- The record book must be kept for a specified period after the sale.
- Specific information requirements for the record book are outlined in the bill.
- The bill references a related study order (H.4710).
Who is affected
- Used vehicle dealerships
- Consumers purchasing used vehicles
- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Vehicle history reporting agencies
Notable changes
- Requires dealerships to actively track and document used vehicle history.
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Primary sponsor
John H. Rogers
Cosponsor
John H. Rogers
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Bill H.3771 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the used vehicle record book
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3771) of John H. Rogers relative to the used vehicle record book. Transportation.
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Presenter: John H. Rogers
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3771
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4710 |
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