H 406
An Act further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen regulations surrounding business practices within the motor vehicle industry, specifically between dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. It seeks to provide greater consumer protections by addressing potential issues in these transactions. The bill intends to clarify responsibilities and establish clearer standards for conduct within the sector. The legislation is part of a series of similar efforts to improve oversight of the motor vehicle market.
Key provisions
- Establishment of clearer guidelines for vehicle pricing and advertising.
- Requirements for transparency in financing terms offered to consumers.
- Enhanced consumer rights regarding vehicle trade-ins and warranties.
- Increased oversight of dealer inventory management practices.
- Regulations addressing manufacturer responsibilities for vehicle quality and safety.
- Clarification of distributor roles and responsibilities.
- Creation of a process for resolving disputes between the parties involved.
- Mandatory reporting requirements for certain business practices.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle dealers
- Automobile manufacturers
- Vehicle distributors
- Consumers purchasing vehicles
- The State of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill builds upon previous legislation addressing similar concerns.
- It introduces specific requirements for transparency in vehicle financing.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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Bill H.406 194th (Current)
An Act further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors
By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 406) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Daniel J. Hunt
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.406
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/28/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4980 |
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