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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
12/31/2025
12/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to improve headlight safety. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill requires all new automobiles sold in Massachusetts after January 1, 2028, to be equipped with adaptive beam headlight technology. Adaptive beam headlights are an advanced lighting system that can automatically adjust the brightness and direction of a vehicle's headlights based on driving conditions, such as detecting oncoming traffic or changes in road illumination. The bill references an amendment to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which authorizes this technology. By mandating these headlights, the bill aims to improve road safety by providing drivers with more dynamic and responsive lighting that can reduce glare for other drivers while providing better visibility for the vehicle's driver.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/31/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2418 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2418.pdf |
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