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MA H3030

To prevent jaywalking


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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