H 4806
An Act relative to the auto damage appraiser licensing board
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board within the Division of Occupational Licensure. The board will be responsible for overseeing the licensing of auto damage appraisers in Massachusetts. It outlines the composition of the board, including appointments from the auto body repair industry, insurance companies, and the Attorney General's office, ensuring representation from both sectors and a neutral chair.
Key provisions
- Creates an Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board.
- The board will consist of four members.
- Appointments will be made by the Governor, Attorney General, and the Commissioner of the Division of Occupational Licensure.
- Board members must have affiliations with either the auto body repair industry or insurance companies.
- Appointments are for a term of three years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
- Vacancies must be filled within 60 days.
Who is affected
- Auto body repair shops
- Insurance companies writing casualty insurance
- Auto damage appraisers
- Consumers who utilize auto damage appraisal services
Notable changes
- Establishes a new licensing board specifically for auto damage appraisers.
- Requires representation from both the auto body repair industry and insurance companies on the board.
- Defines appointment procedures and term lengths for board members.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Bill H.4806 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the auto damage appraiser licensing board
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4806
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 12/8/2025 | House | New draft of H333 |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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