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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 increasing the fine for “jay walking”, so-called. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Relative to pedestrian public safety," proposes to increase the fines for what is commonly known as "jaywalking," which refers to crossing a street illegally or in an unsafe manner. Specifically, the bill amends Section 18A of chapter 90 of the General Laws by changing the fine from one dollar to twenty dollars for a first offense of jaywalking, and from two dollars to forty dollars for subsequent offenses. These changes aim to enhance pedestrian safety by imposing stricter penalties for violations of traffic laws related to crossing streets.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
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/H2950 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2950 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2950.pdf |
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