An Act relative to the licensure of appraisers

This bill creates a new seven-member Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board to oversee the licensing of vehicle appraisers in Massachusetts. The board will be composed of representatives from the auto body repair industry, insurance companies, consumer advocates, and the Attorney General's office, with an independent chairman. It establishes specific appointment rules and term limits for board members to ensure balanced oversight of the appraisal profession.