MA H2979

Bill

Relative to electronic license plates

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 the issuance of electronic license plates by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue stickers, tabs, or other devices in lieu of traditional license plates, subject to certain requirements. The bill establishes a pilot program to evaluate the use of these alternatives, which must be approved by the State Police and limited to no more than 0.5% of registered vehicles. The pilot program will be completed within 12 months, with the Registry required to submit a report to the Legislature within 18 months, evaluating the cost-effectiveness and features of the alternatives, including whether they can transmit or retain information about a vehicle's movement, location, or use.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Dan Cahill (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4546 (on 03/09/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2979

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2979
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2979.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3003	Relative to motor vehicle number plates in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4546	Similar To
H3044	To expand veteran license plate eligibility	Accompanied a study order, see H5126	Similar To
H3049	Relative to temporary dealer plates	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3128	To reduce the fee for motor vehicle veteran registration plates	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
H3137	To enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth	Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance	Similar To
H3138	Allowing a service branch designation on license plates for disabled veterans	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H4546	Study Order	Reported, in part, by H3592	Replaced by
S2074	Establishing special license plates in support of Massachusetts law enforcement	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S2333	Allowing for a Legion of Merit license plate	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To

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