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MA H2950

MA H2950
Relative to pedestrian public safety


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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