MA S1117

Bill

MA S1117

Relative to bicycle safety

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to bicycle safety and fluorescent clothing. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Massachusetts General Laws concerning bicycle safety by removing a previous age restriction and adding a new provision that directs the Department of Public Health, or another relevant state agency, to promote the use of highly-visible, fluorescent clothing with reflective elements for cyclists. This clothing should meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 107-1999 Class II conspicuity standard, which ensures visibility in both daylight and darkness, thereby enhancing cyclist safety.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Will Brownsberger (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2199 (on 03/28/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1117

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1117
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1117
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1117.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H627	Relative to boater safety to be known as the David Hanson act	Accompanied a new draft, see H4574	Similar To
S1220	To reduce the risks associated with allergic reactions	Accompanied a new draft, see S2468	Similar To
S1640	Creating lysosomal storage disorder awareness month	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1807	To protect vulnerable road users	Accompanied H3073	Similar To
S1808	To protect bicyclists in bicycle lanes	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1809	Providing for the safety of bicyclists traveling on bicycle paths	Accompanied a study order, see S2365	Similar To
S1816	Relative to the creation of a vulnerable road user safety commission	Accompanied a study order, see S2387	Similar To
S1818	Relative to bicycle safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2387	Similar To
S1859	Relative to pedestrian safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2387	Similar To
S1879	Relative to cyclist safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2387	Similar To
S2199	Public health issues	Reported (in part) by S1231	Replaced by
S2354	Relative to sight-seeing vehicle safety	Accompanied a new draft, see S2456	Similar To

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