Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2998: An Act further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2998 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, March 26, 2026-- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 201) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to further regulate business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2998).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- New draft of S201
- Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure