Bill > S2447

This bill establishes a dedicated Motorcycle Safety Fund in Massachusetts by creating a new mechanism for collecting and using motorcycle registration fees. Specifically, the legislation mandates that $2 from every motorcycle registration will be deposited monthly into this new fund, instead of going into the General Fund as previously done. The fund's purpose is to promote and advance motorcycle safety through various activities, including funding rider education courses, instructor training, and public awareness efforts. An important provision allows the registry to provide rebates of at least $150 to riders under 21 who successfully complete an approved motorcycle basic rider course, with these rebates limited to 20% of the fund's total revenues. The bill also requires the State Treasurer to produce an annual accounting report detailing the fund's income and expenditures, which must be shared with the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association, the Transportation Committee chairs, and legislative clerks. The legislation ensures that these motorcycle registration fee revenues can only be used for motorcycle safety-related activities and cannot be transferred to other funds, providing a dedicated financial resource for improving motorcycle safety in the state.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2447