An Act relative to low digit number plates on leased vehicles
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the allocation of license plate numbers on vehicles leased through dealerships. Currently, vehicles leased from dealerships often receive license plates with high digit numbers (e.g., ABC 123), while vehicles purchased directly from manufacturers typically receive lower digit numbers. The bill aims to ensure that leased vehicles also receive license plates with lower digit numbers, aligning with the experience of individual vehicle owners.
Key provisions
- Requires dealerships to prioritize lower digit number plates for leased vehicles.
- Establishes a system to track and manage the allocation of license plate digits.
- Addresses the disparity in license plate numbers between leased and purchased vehicles.
- The bill seeks to standardize the process for assigning license plates to leased vehicles.
Who is affected
- Leaseholders
- Dealerships
- Vehicle Registrars
- Vehicle Owners
Notable changes
- Addresses a perceived inequity in license plate number allocation.
- May impact the operational procedures of vehicle dealerships.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
William C. Galvin
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