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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
11/07/2019
11/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to allow farmers to operate all-terrain vehicles for short distances on public ways. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance agricultural operations by allowing farmers to operate all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for short distances on public ways. The bill amends the existing law to permit the operation of ATVs without registration for up to half a mile for agricultural purposes, or up to 10 miles if the farmer maintains liability insurance. The bill also requires farmers to notify local police departments of the public ways they will be using, and mandates safety features such as a raised safety flag and flashing red light on the ATVs. The bill specifies that ATV operation on public ways is limited to licensed drivers and is prohibited between sunset and sunrise, except for designated road crossings as authorized under existing law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 11/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2973 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2973.pdf |
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