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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to electric foot scooter operating requirements. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts' laws to define and regulate the use of electric foot scooters. It adds definitions for "electric foot scooter" and "shared mobility device" to the state's motor vehicle laws. The bill sets operating requirements for electric foot scooters, including speed limits, permitted areas of operation, and safety equipment like brakes and lights. It also requires shared mobility device providers to maintain certain levels of commercial liability insurance and offer or make available pedestrian injury coverage. Additionally, the bill directs the state Department to issue recommendations on best practices for the safe operation of electric foot scooters.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Angelo Puppolo (D)*,
John Cronin (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4715 (on 06/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3410 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3410.pdf |
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