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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish local option jaywalking law. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a local option jaywalking law. It would prohibit pedestrians from crossing a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic control devices, and from walking against a signal light and crossing anywhere except in a marked crosswalk between adjacent intersections with traffic control signals. The bill sets penalties for violations, with higher fines for those using mobile electronic devices or wearing earbuds, headphones, or similar devices. Additionally, it increases the penalties for violations of existing rules related to pedestrian crossings.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4181 (on 11/07/2019)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3030 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3030.pdf |
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