MA H4181

Bill

MA H4181

To prevent jaywalking

Introduced
11/07/2019

In Committee
11/07/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

To prevent jaywalking

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent jaywalking by introducing new regulations in Massachusetts. It would prohibit pedestrians from crossing a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic control devices. It also prohibits pedestrians from walking against a signal light and crossing at any place except in a marked crosswalk between adjacent intersections with operational traffic control signals. The bill imposes fines for violations, starting at $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second offense, and $100 for a third or subsequent offense. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to increase the penalties for violations of certain traffic rules.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Transportation (Joint)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 11/12/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4181

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4181
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4181.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3030	To prevent jaywalking	Accompanied a new draft, see H4181	Replaces
H3362	Relative to the reform of unconstitutional archaic laws	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
S1048	Establishing the refusal to provide certain records as an unfair labor practice	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S2040	Relative to pedestrian public safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To

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