MA H1888

Bill

To further regulate motorcycle exhaust sound levels

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate motorcycle sound levels. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate motorcycle exhaust sound levels in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It defines key terms such as "A-weighted sound level," "decibel (dB)," and "motorcycle," and sets specific maximum sound level limits for motorcycles, depending on the number of cylinders and engine speed. The bill also provides an adjustment for motorcycles equipped with exhaust systems labeled as meeting federal noise emission requirements, but excludes those that have been modified or tampered with. The bill aims to address noise pollution from motorcycle exhaust systems.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Paul McMurtry (D), Jeff Roy (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4502 (on 05/17/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1888

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1888
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1888.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1805	Relative to antique boats, automobiles and motorcycles	Accompanied a study order, see H4502	Similar To
H1891	To authorize firefighter motorcycle license plates	Accompanied a study order, see H4502	Similar To
H2750	Relative to equal access for motorcycles	Accompanied a study order, see H4502	Similar To
H4502	Transport Study Order - 5 Feb. 2018 - House	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1922	To promote and advance motorcycle safety	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1923	Relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles	Accompanied a study order, see S2483	Similar To
S1949	Establishing a motorcycle safety fund	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2226	Relative to motorcycle permit requirements	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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