An Act relative to eliminating surcharges for vehicle inspection violations
This bill proposes that fines for vehicle inspection violations in Massachusetts will no longer count as moving violations when calculating insurance premiums. By amending specific sections of the state's vehicle laws, the legislation ensures that drivers do not face higher insurance costs due to these particular penalties. The change directly affects drivers who receive citations for inspection issues, shielding them from the financial impact on their auto insurance rates that typically accompanies moving violations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 30, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steven Howitt
RRepublican
Co
Alan Silvia
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Turco
DDemocratic
Co
Joe McKenna
RRepublican
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