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MA H3401

Further regulating junior operator licenses


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to further regulating the issuance of licenses to junior operators of motor vehicles. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate the issuance of licenses to junior operators (young drivers) of motor vehicles in Massachusetts. It does this by: 1) Requiring high schools to annually provide a seminar on the dangers of texting and driving, which all students must attend. 2) Requiring junior operator license applicants to submit a letter of good standing from their principal or designated school official. 3) Increasing the penalties for junior operators who violate the law, including higher fines and longer license suspensions for repeat offenses. 4) Imposing a minimum $100 fine and possible 180-day license suspension for junior operators who violate the law prohibiting the use of mobile phones while driving. The overall goal of the bill is to promote safe driving habits and reduce dangerous behavior among young drivers in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5005 (on 09/08/2022)

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