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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts exempts custom-built heavy-duty commercial vehicles from standardized telematics requirements
Last action · January 5, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and MeansSponsors: Mike Moore and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to custom-built heavy duty vehicles sold in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Commercial motor vehicle manufacturers and buyers of specialized heavy-duty trucks experience altered compliance obligations beginning in model year 2022.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
motor vehicle manufacturers
commercial purchasers of custom-built heavy-duty vehicles
Purchasers of these specific custom commercial vehicles will acquire units that are not subject to the standardized telematics platform mandate.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
5 actions- Jan 5, 2026SenateCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Oct 14, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- Oct 2, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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