An Act requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles

This bill requires licensed auto insurance damage appraisers in Massachusetts to inform vehicle owners when a damaged car no longer meets state safety or emissions standards. When an appraiser identifies such issues, they must provide a specific notice directing the owner to get the vehicle repaired and obtain a new inspection certificate. The Registrar of Motor Vehicles will create annual guidelines detailing which specific safety or emissions problems trigger this requirement. This law applies to all appraisers, whether they work for repair shops, insurance companies, or operate independently.