MA H2978

Bill

Relative to a motorcycle safety fund

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/18/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Motorcycle Safety Fund within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to promote and advance motorcycle safety. It directs $2 from every motorcycle registration to be deposited monthly into this dedicated fund, which will be used to provide rebates of at least $150 to persons under 21 who successfully complete an approved motorcycle rider course, and to administer a motorcycle safety program that includes funding for rider education courses, instructor training, a Motorcycle Awareness Program, and public awareness efforts. The State Treasurer is required to produce an annual accounting report detailing the income and expenditures of the Motorcycle Safety Fund.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Jennifer Benson (D), Dan Cahill (D), Kate Hogan (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/18/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2978

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2978
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2978.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2967	Establishing a motorcycle safety fund	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3125	To further regulate motorcycle exhaust sound levels	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
H4249	Relative to automobile and motorcycle accidents	Accompanied a study order, see H5037	Similar To
S148	To enhance, update and protect the 2013 Motor Vehicle Right to Repair Law and Consumer Rights	Accompanied a study order, see S2534	Similar To
S2091	To promote and advance motorcycle safety	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2094	Relative to a motorcycle safety fund	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2124	Relative to motorcycle permit requirements	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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