Bill > H3621

This bill proposes to add a new section (Section 18C) to Chapter 90 of Massachusetts General Laws, which would prohibit law enforcement from conducting motor vehicle checkpoints that specifically target particular types of vehicles, vehicle decorations, or vehicle rider appearances. The bill aims to prevent discriminatory traffic stops by ensuring that safety checkpoints must be applied broadly to the general public, without singling out specific vehicle types or characteristics. The prohibition does not apply to checkpoints involving public or commercial carriers, trackless trolleys, semi-trailers, tandem units, low-speed motor vehicles used for commercial purposes, or vehicles that exceed standard dimensional or weight limits. By introducing this provision, the bill seeks to protect against potential profiling or selective enforcement during traffic safety checks, ensuring that vehicle checkpoints are conducted in a more equitable and non-discriminatory manner across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3621