An Act relative to background checking for bidding privileges at auto auctions

This bill requires auto auctions in Massachusetts to conduct background checks on anyone who wants to bid or buy vehicles at their events. Specifically, individuals with signatory power or bidding access must submit a criminal offense record information check or an equivalent from their licensing state every year when renewing their auction privileges. Auctions are responsible for sending any problematic results to the relevant registry for review. The law applies to all auto auctions and does not exempt anyone except those whose main business is manufacturing or financing vehicles.