Bill > S2350

This bill proposes an amendment to section 19A of chapter 90 of the General Laws, which appears to relate to transportation vehicle regulations. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to allow trucks or motor vehicles with trailers that have a total weight of up to 99,000 pounds to travel on public roadways with a special permit. The current law likely had a lower weight limit, and this change would permit heavier vehicle combinations to legally operate on public ways, potentially facilitating more efficient transportation of goods by allowing larger or more heavily loaded vehicles to travel on state roads. The amendment suggests an intent to reduce transportation costs by enabling vehicles to carry more cargo weight per trip.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2350