MA S2072

Bill

Relative to the registration and insurance of motorized scooters in the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
12/10/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the registration and insurance of motorized scooters in the Commonwealth. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate the registration and insurance of motorized scooters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It amends the state's motor vehicle laws to allow the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue registrations for motorized scooters designed to operate at a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour on public ways, with certain restrictions on their use, such as prohibiting operation on limited access highways. The bill also requires motorized scooter operators to possess a valid driver's license or learner's permit, wear protective headgear, and follow traffic laws and regulations. Additionally, the bill directs the Registrar to establish rules and regulations for the annual safety and emissions inspections of motorized scooters to ensure compliance with safety standards and proper working condition.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Diana Dizoglio (D)*,

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 12/10/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2072

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2072
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2072.pdf

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S2298	Relative to emergency prescriptions	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To

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