H 4284
An Act relative to vehicle recalls
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to check for open safety recalls on vehicles before issuing registrations or renewal notices. Vehicle owners will receive written notices about applicable recalls, and the RMV will not issue a registration until the recalls are addressed. The bill includes exemptions for situations where a remedy isn’t available, parts are unavailable, or aftermarket modifications prevent repair, and allows for self-certification in certain hardship cases.
Key provisions
- The RMV must check for open safety recalls before issuing vehicle registrations or renewal notices.
- Vehicle owners will receive written notices about applicable open safety recalls.
- The RMV will not issue a registration until open safety recalls are repaired.
- Owners must obtain necessary repairs before registration renewal.
- Self-certification is permitted under specific hardship circumstances.
- The bill clarifies that manufacturers and dealers remain liable under common law.
- The RMV must provide notices to consumers 50-80 days before registration expiration.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- Motor Vehicle Dealers
- The Registry of Motor Vehicles
- Vehicle Manufacturers
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Requires the RMV to proactively check for recalls before registration.
- Establishes a timeframe for repair before registration renewal.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
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An Act relative to vehicle recalls
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4284
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 7/23/2025 | House | New draft of H474 |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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