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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide for the safety of bicyclists traveling on bicycle paths. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 11 of Chapter 89 of the General Laws, which pertains to the rules of the road, to explicitly include bicyclists alongside pedestrians in provisions related to safety and rights on roadways. Specifically, it inserts the phrase "or bicyclists" after "pedestrians" in several places within the existing law, meaning that rules previously applied to pedestrians will now also apply to bicyclists. Additionally, it adds a new sentence clarifying that while bicyclists are now recognized, they are still required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks, ensuring pedestrian safety remains paramount.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2365 (on 06/23/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1809 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1809 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1809.pdf |
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