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MA H3178

Relative to truck inspections


summary

Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to truck inspections and establishing a program to train municipal police officers in conducting commercial carrier inspections. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to establish a program to train municipal police officers in conducting commercial carrier inspections. The bill prohibits municipalities with a population less than 150,000 from conducting routine commercial carrier inspections or random inspections without probable cause. The bill requires the Department of State Police to establish procedures for the certification of municipal police officers to enforce the commercial motor vehicle safety plan and regulations, including training, continuing education, testing, and on-the-job experience. The bill also outlines the roles and responsibilities of municipal law enforcement officials, the fine and sanction structure, and the data collection and management requirements. The Department of State Police can decertify any municipal law enforcement official or department that does not comply with the applicable federal laws or regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 06/06/2019)

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