Bill > H3784

This bill establishes a new Motorcycle Safety Fund in Massachusetts that will receive $2 from every motorcycle registration, specifically earmarked for motorcycle safety activities. The fund will support various initiatives including rider education courses, instructor training, the Motorcycle Awareness Program in schools, and public awareness efforts. An important provision offers a $150 rebate to individuals under 21 who successfully complete an approved motorcycle basic rider course, with a cap of 20% of the fund's total revenues. The State Treasurer is required to keep these funds separate from the General Fund and cannot transfer them elsewhere, and must produce an annual accounting report detailing the fund's income and expenditures. This report will be provided to the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA), the Transportation Committee chairs, and the legislative clerks. The bill aims to improve motorcycle safety by creating a dedicated funding mechanism for education, training, and awareness programs specifically designed to reduce motorcycle-related accidents and support safe riding practices.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3784