SD 1001 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the certification of inspection for new motor vehicles

This bill (SD 1001) changes Massachusetts law to require that new motor vehicle owners receive a decal showing when their next annual inspection is due, instead of allowing optional waiver. The state vehicle office must provide this decal with the registration, and the fee for it cannot exceed the standard annual emissions testing fee. The waiver for the first inspection applies to most new cars but does not cover buses or transportation network vehicles (like ride-sharing services). This creates a standardized process for new vehicle inspections while limiting associated fees.
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John Cronin
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Worcester and Middlesex