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MA H346

Authorizing the establishment of senior citizen safety zones


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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 provide for the establishment of senior citizen safety zones in cities and towns. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the establishment of "senior citizen safety zones" in cities and towns, which are areas adjacent to senior housing, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, community centers, or congregate elderly residential facilities. The bill allows local authorities to reduce speed limits to 20 miles per hour or lower in these zones, and to install signals, signs, and repaint roadways to carry out this purpose. The bill also amends existing law to prohibit driving over the speed limit in these senior safety zones.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4659 (on 06/27/2018)

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