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MA H3538

Relative to roadside memorials


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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

For legislation to establish a public memorial program to raise public awareness of driving fatalities and homicides on public roadways. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a public memorial program to raise awareness of driving fatalities and homicides on public roadways in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Defining "memorial marker," "qualified relative," and "supporting jurisdiction" for the purposes of the program. 2. Allowing qualified relatives of victims of fatal car crashes or homicides to request the installation of a memorial marker in the supporting jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, or local government) where the incident occurred. 3. Requiring the supporting jurisdiction to have sole responsibility for approving or rejecting requests, and denying requests if there is any opposition from other qualified relatives or if the applicant provided false/misleading information. 4. Specifying the design and maintenance requirements for the memorial markers, which can memorialize multiple victims of the same incident. 5. Allowing the supporting jurisdiction to relocate markers due to safety concerns or other restrictions. 6. Establishing a fee system where the supporting jurisdiction can charge qualified relatives for the costs of fabrication, installation, and maintenance, to the extent state funds are not available. 7. Requiring the state Division of Highways to adopt rules for implementing the memorial program.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4966 (on 09/08/2022)

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