An Act requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles

This bill requires licensed auto insurance damage appraisers in Massachusetts to inform vehicle owners when a damaged car no longer meets state safety or emissions standards. The law mandates that these appraisers provide a specific notice directing owners to get the necessary repairs and obtain a new inspection certificate. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles will create annual guidelines on which safety and emissions issues trigger this requirement and will enforce the rule through established regulations. This change applies to appraisers working for repair shops, insurance companies, or independently, ensuring they alert owners to potential legal and safety issues with their vehicles.