Bill > H3538

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.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3538