MA H3137

Bill

To enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/20/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to develop, design and implement a redesigned registration plate system for motor vehicles. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to develop, design, and implement a redesigned registration plate system for motor vehicles in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: utilizing recognizable symbols with corresponding alphanumeric references, incorporating technologies to improve visibility, reducing the number of standard alphanumeric characters, allowing for specialized symbols for a fee, accommodating existing distinctive and low-number plates, and establishing a Registration Plate Design and Implementation Board to approve the design and protocols. The bill also creates a License Plate Symbol Revenue Fund to facilitate the implementation of the new plate system and distribute funds to specified charitable programs. The RMV is required to consult with relevant agencies and organizations and provide a feasibility analysis to the legislature within six months, after which the main provisions of the bill will take effect.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Theodore Speliotis (D), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance (on 02/24/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3137

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3137
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3137.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3003	Relative to motor vehicle number plates in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4546	Similar To
H3044	To expand veteran license plate eligibility	Accompanied a study order, see H5126	Similar To
H3049	Relative to temporary dealer plates	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3138	Allowing a service branch designation on license plates for disabled veterans	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H359	Relative to used police cars sold at auction	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H4050	Amending the General Laws in relation to enacting the Vehicle Rental Modernization Act	Senate concurred	Similar To
S2192	Relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification	New draft substituted, see S2203	Similar To
S2203	Relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification	Reprinted as amended, see S2213	Similar To
S2213	Relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2333	Allowing for a Legion of Merit license plate	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To

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MA H3137

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