Bill > S2228

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to define and regulate "mobile carrying devices" - electrically powered devices that are intended primarily for transporting personal property, weigh less than 90 pounds, have a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour, and are equipped with technology to transport personal property with the active monitoring of the owner. The bill specifies that mobile carrying devices are not considered vehicles unless expressly defined as such by law, and outlines requirements for their operation on sidewalks and crosswalks, including compliance with local ordinances, active monitoring by the owner, and yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians. Violations of the regulations are considered infractions.