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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a free snowmobile weekend. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an annual three-day "free snowmobile weekend" in Massachusetts, which will be coordinated between the Massachusetts Office of Law Enforcement and the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. During this designated weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) during the winter snowmobiling season, non-residents will be allowed to operate snowmobiles on public lands and private lands that are under agreement with the Snowmobile Association without needing to purchase a Massachusetts snowmobile registration or Trail Pass. The only requirement for non-residents is that they must provide proof of a valid snowmobile registration from their home state or Canadian province. The purpose of this bill appears to be encouraging non-resident snowmobilers to visit Massachusetts and enjoy snowmobiling by removing financial barriers to entry during a specific weekend each year.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S633 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S633.pdf |
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