MA H2956

Bill

Further regulating junior operator licenses

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to further regulating the issuance of licenses to junior operators of motor vehicles. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate the issuance of licenses to junior operators of motor vehicles. It requires high schools to annually provide a seminar on the dangers of texting and driving, which all students must attend. The bill also adds a requirement for applicants to submit a letter of good standing from their principal or designated school official when applying for a junior operator's license. Additionally, the bill increases the penalties for junior operators who violate certain driving restrictions, including higher fines and longer license suspensions, as well as mandatory completion of a program that encourages attitudinal changes in young drivers.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Ayers (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4772 (on 06/08/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2956

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2956
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2956.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2668	Relative to the enhanced disposition of surplus motor vehicles owned by the commonwealth or authorities established by the state	Accompanied a study order, see H5103	Similar To
H3168	Relative to keeping multiple copies of handicapped parking placards	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
H359	Relative to used police cars sold at auction	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H4772	Transportation	Reported, in part, by H3014	Replaced by
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

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