S 2243 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to year of manufacture registration plates

This bill amends Massachusetts vehicle registration laws to clarify that restoring antique car license plates to their original year of manufacture colors and design does not count as altering the plates. The change directly affects owners of antique automobiles who wish to maintain the historical appearance of their vehicles' registration tags. By explicitly stating this exception, the legislation ensures that these specific restorations are not subject to penalties or restrictions associated with modifying standard plates.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 7, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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