MA S2034

Bill

MA S2034

Relative to electric foot scooters

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 electric foot scooters . Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to regulate the use of electric foot scooters in Massachusetts. It defines an "electric foot scooter" as a device weighing less than 100 pounds, with two or three wheels, handlebars, and a floorboard that can be stood upon while riding, powered solely by an electric motor and/or human power, with a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour. The bill amends the state's motor vehicle laws to specify that electric foot scooters are not considered "motorized scooters" or "motor vehicles," and can be operated where bicycles are permitted, with certain safety restrictions. It also directs the Department of Transportation to issue recommendations on best practices for the safe operation of electric foot scooters, including vehicle specifications, speed limits, age restrictions, and enforcement measures.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Joseph Boncore (D), Michelle Ciccolo (D), 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/S2034

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2034
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2034.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2042	Relative to public safety in hoisting regulations	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling	Similar To
H3116	Relative to electric foot scooter operating requirements	Senate concurred	Similar To
S1408	Relative to public safety in hoisting regulations	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1428	Relative to window guards in residential rental properties	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2013	Ensuring public safety at natural gas sites	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2072	Relative to the registration and insurance of motorized scooters in the Commonwealth	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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