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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
For legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. It amends existing laws to define "hands-free mode" for mobile electronic devices, prohibit the use of such devices while driving unless in hands-free mode, and impose penalties for violations. The bill also clarifies exceptions for emergencies and makes third or subsequent offenses surchargeable incidents under motor vehicle liability policies. Additionally, the registry of motor vehicles is authorized to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions and further define "mobile electronic device."
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (49)
Bruce Ayers (D),
John Barrett (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Adam Hinds (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Rogers (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2198 (on 04/11/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2120 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2120.pdf |
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