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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
Relative to establishing a primary seat belt law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a primary seat belt law in Massachusetts. It amends the existing law to impose a $50 fine on any person who operates a motor vehicle or rides as a passenger 16 years of age or older without wearing a seat belt. The bill also imposes an additional $50 fine on the operator for each passenger under 16 but older than 12 who is not wearing a seat belt. The provisions of the law will be enforced by law enforcement, but seat belt violations will not result in increased insurance premiums, and officers cannot search a vehicle solely due to a seat belt violation. The bill will take effect 180 days after it becomes law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
David Linsky (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2126 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2126.pdf |
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