An Act relative to the financing of motor vehicle purchases
This bill amends Massachusetts law to restrict how consumers can finance their motor vehicle purchases. Specifically, it prohibits buyers from obtaining financing from sources other than the dealership where they purchase the car. This change directly affects individuals buying vehicles by limiting their ability to secure loans from independent lenders or credit unions. The legislation modifies existing statutes to enforce this financing restriction, ensuring that dealerships remain the sole providers of vehicle loans.
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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Galvin
DDemocratic
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