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MA S2092

MA S2092
Defining special regulations for vehicle specific checkpoints


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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