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H 1293

An Act relative to preserving consumer choice in the purchase of motor vehicle service contracts

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Angelo Puppolo

Bill H 1293 prohibits dealerships from mandating or automatically bundling vehicle service contracts with car purchases, requiring customers to separately choose whether to buy extended warranties or maintenance plans.

Accompanied a study order, see H5336
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Bill Summary · H 1293

Legislative bill overview

H 1293 seeks to preserve consumer choice in purchasing motor vehicle service contracts by restricting how dealerships and manufacturers can bundle or mandate these contracts with vehicle sales. The bill aims to ensure customers can independently choose whether to purchase extended warranties, maintenance plans, or other service contracts rather than having them automatically included or required as a condition of sale.

Why is this important

Vehicle service contracts represent significant add-on costs that can substantially increase the total purchase price. Consumers often lack transparency about what's included, whether they actually need coverage, or whether they're paying inflated prices for redundant protection. This bill addresses consumer protection by establishing clear separation between vehicle sales and optional service products.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry opposition: Dealerships and manufacturers may argue service contracts are profitable revenue streams and that mandatory bundling streamlines sales processes and administrative costs
  • Defining "preservation of choice": The bill's specific mechanisms aren't detailed in available summaries—questions remain about whether it prohibits all bundling, requires explicit opt-in procedures, or mandates price transparency comparisons
  • Interstate commerce implications: Manufacturers operating across multiple states may face compliance complexity if Massachusetts rules differ from other states' consumer protection frameworks

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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