An Act relative to custom-built heavy duty vehicles sold in the Commonwealth

This bill requires manufacturers selling heavy-duty vehicles in Massachusetts to equip them with a standardized, open-access telematics platform starting in model year 2022. The law specifically applies to commercial vehicles that are not custom-built to unique specifications. By mandating an interoperable system, the legislation aims to ensure that data from these vehicles can be easily accessed and shared across different software systems. This change directly affects vehicle makers and the commercial fleet operators who purchase these trucks for business use.