An Act relative to motor vehicle financial protection products
This bill creates a new chapter in Massachusetts law to regulate motor vehicle financial protection products, which are agreements like GAP waivers that help cover a car's value after theft or damage. It directly affects consumers buying vehicles and the lenders, dealers, and companies that sell these financial products. The legislation establishes specific definitions for these products and requires that they be offered in compliance with the new rules, while clarifying that these agreements are not insurance. Additionally, the bill mandates a minimum 30-day "free look period" during which consumers can cancel these products without penalty.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jul 29, 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jul 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jake Oliveira
DDemocratic
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