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Panel moves bill allowing direct-to-consumer sales of nonmotorized trailers after members cite impacts on local manufacturers
Summary
Senate Bill 1353, sponsored by Senator Martin, would permit direct-to-consumer sales for nonmotorized trailers; committee members praised the measure as helpful to local manufacturers, and the bill passed unanimously by voice vote after brief discussion.
A committee advanced Senate Bill 1353 (printer's no. 1762), described in the meeting as sponsored by Senator Martin, which would permit direct-to-consumer sales for nonmotorized trailers.
Derek presented the measure: "Senate bill 1353 sponsored by senator Martin. Senator Martin permits direct to consumer sales for non motorized trailers." Committee members voiced support, with one member telling the panel he had spoken with a local business owner of a 90-year-old family-run trailer manufacturer who had been affected by prior law changes.
Chairman Lawrence said he "wholeheartedly support[s] and would encourage an affirmative vote," calling the bill an important step that addresses issues facing several trailer manufacturers across the commonwealth. Another member noted the conversation with a long-standing business and emphasized the need to get the bill out of committee to help local manufacturers.
The committee conducted a voice vote and the chair announced the bill passed unanimously. The transcript provides no roll-call tally or further details about implementation, regulatory changes, or next steps on the Senate calendar.
