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Introduced
04/18/2019
04/18/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
SENATE, April 18, 2019 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to reduce traffic fatalities (Senate, No. 2042),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2204).
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce traffic fatalities by implementing several key provisions. It requires motor vehicles over 10,000 pounds to be equipped with lateral protective devices, convex mirrors, and crossover mirrors to improve visibility and safety around vulnerable users like pedestrians and cyclists. The bill also establishes a 3-foot passing distance requirement when overtaking vulnerable users, and allows municipalities to set a 25 mph speed limit in certain areas. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of a standardized reporting form for crashes involving vulnerable users, and creates a public database to track such incidents.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)
Last Action
Reprinted as amended, see S2214 (on 04/25/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2204 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2204.pdf |
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