S2664
An Act relative to vehicle recalls
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Bill overview
This bill addresses vehicle recalls in Massachusetts by establishing a process for consumers to receive timely and accurate information about recalls affecting their vehicles. It aims to improve transparency and ensure that vehicle owners are promptly notified of safety defects and required repairs. The bill also seeks to streamline the reporting of recalled vehicles to the state’s registry of motor vehicles. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance vehicle safety and consumer protection.
Key provisions
- Requires manufacturers to provide timely notifications to consumers about vehicle recalls.
- Establishes a process for consumers to report recalled vehicles to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
- Mandates the Registry of Motor Vehicles to maintain a database of recalled vehicles.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to develop guidelines for recall notification procedures.
- Addresses the reporting of recalled vehicles to the state’s registry of motor vehicles.
- Specifies the information that must be included in recall notifications.
- Clarifies the responsibilities of vehicle manufacturers regarding recall repairs.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to provide multilingual recall information.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- Vehicle Manufacturers
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Transportation
- Consumers
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
John C. Velis
Pavel M. Payano
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Bill S.2664 194th (Current)
An Act relative to vehicle recalls
Shenate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to vehicle recalls, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2664).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2664
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | New draft of S291 |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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