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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 establishing school zone speed limits for locomotives. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill allows cities and towns in Massachusetts to establish designated school zones for passenger and freight locomotive engines operating on railroads within their jurisdictions. The bill enables these municipalities to set a speed limit of up to 20 miles per hour for locomotives traveling through the designated school zones, provided they notify the affected railroad corporations and erect appropriate signage. The cities and towns are responsible for the cost of installing and maintaining the required signs. This legislation aims to enhance safety around school zones by regulating the speed of locomotives in those areas.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4530 (on 04/29/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3462 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3462.pdf |
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