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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 roadway safety. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 11 of Chapter 89 of the Massachusetts General Laws to replace the term "pedestrian" with "vulnerable user" throughout the section. It also replaces the term "crosswalk marked" with "marked crossing" and replaces the term "crosswalk" with "crossing" in various instances. The purpose of these changes is to broaden the protections provided to vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and others, when crossing the road.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
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/H3470 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3470.pdf |
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