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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Steven S. Howitt

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to vehicle warranty fulfillment.

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PETITION OF:

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 321 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to vehicle warranty fulfillment.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 16 of Chapter 90D of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-

(c) If an automobile dealer or private individual buys a vehicle and holds it for resale, said dealer or individual shall honor any optional pre-paid manufacturers vehicle warranty plan corresponding to the automobile’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) upon resale. Said warranty shall remain valid until the warranty timing and/or mileage agreement is fulfilled.