MA S2369

Bill

MA S2369

Relative to the transportation of individuals seated in wheelchairs

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
02/03/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the transportation of individuals seated in wheelchairs. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require any motor vehicle offering paratransit services (pre-arranged curb-to-curb transportation for individuals with disabilities) and transporting persons in wheelchairs to have a properly installed and maintained wheelchair tiedown and occupant restraint system (WTORS) that complies with industry standards. It also requires drivers and attendants to properly secure each wheelchair facing forward and provide restraint for the wheelchair user. Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of a training course in the proper transportation of wheelchair-seated passengers, which must be completed by any entity providing paratransit services for wheelchair users.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Marc Pacheco (D)*, Michael Brady (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/03/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2369

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2369	04/15/2021
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2369.pdf	04/15/2021

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