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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to civil motor vehicle infractions by junior operators who are not emancipated. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Junior Operator Law by requiring that if a police officer issues a written warning or a citation to a junior operator (a young driver with a special license) for a traffic violation, whether it's a civil infraction (like a speeding ticket) or a criminal offense, a copy of that warning or citation must be mailed to the junior operator's parent or guardian. This requirement applies specifically when the junior operator is not an emancipated minor, meaning they are not legally considered an adult due to marriage, military service, or a court order. This change aims to increase parental awareness of their underage child's driving behavior and any violations they may incur.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Jennifer Benson (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4438 (on 06/29/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2948 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2948 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2948.pdf |
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