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

This bill (HD 1922) requires licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to notify vehicle owners when repairs are needed for safety or emissions compliance. Specifically, if an appraiser determines a vehicle no longer meets Massachusetts safety standards (under G.L. c. 90, § 7A) or emissions standards (under G.L. c. 111, § 142M), they must provide a written notice to the owner. The notice, standardized by the motor vehicle registrar, directs owners to repair the vehicle and obtain a new safety inspection certificate. This affects all appraisers - whether working for repair shops, insurers, or independently - and directly impacts vehicle owners whose cars require safety or emissions repairs.