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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the emission of soot, smoke or other particulates by diesel-powered vehicles. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the practice of "coal rolling," which involves retrofitting diesel-powered vehicles to intentionally release excessive soot, smoke, or other particulate emissions that obstruct the view of other drivers or create a hazard on the roadway. The bill imposes a penalty of between $100 and $1,000 for violating these provisions. The term "coal rolling" refers to the modification of diesel vehicles to produce a large amount of exhaust to draw attention or "roll coal" on other vehicles or people.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Brian Murray (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Mike Day (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3553 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3553.pdf |
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