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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish senior citizen safety zones. Elder Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes "senior citizen safety zones" in cities, which can be areas adjacent to facilities such as senior housing, hospitals, nursing homes, community centers, or congregate elderly facilities. Within these zones, cities can enforce posted speed limits by installing signals or signs indicating doubled speeding fines. The city must notify the state traffic engineer upon establishing a senior citizen safety zone and any reduction in speed on a local roadway. The bill does not apply to state highways, numbered routes, or functionally classified arterials.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2419 (on 04/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S359 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S359.pdf |
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