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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/04/2020
06/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to motor vehicle safety checkpoints. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of motor vehicle checkpoints that target a particular type of vehicle, decoration, or adornment within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill specifically excludes from this prohibition any motor vehicle used as a public or common carrier, trackless trolley, semi-trailer, tandem unit, low-speed motor vehicle for commercial goods transport, or any vehicle that exceeds the dimensional or weight limits set by existing state laws. The intent of the bill is to restrict vehicle-specific safety checkpoints that target the general public while allowing certain exemptions for commercial and oversized vehicles.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2092 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2092.pdf |
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