MA H2731

Bill

Relative to special regulations for vehicle specific checkpoints

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/11/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to motor vehicle checkpoints. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the establishment of motor vehicle checkpoints that target specific types of vehicles, decorations, or riders within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. However, it excludes from this prohibition any checkpoints involving public or commercial carriers, construction or commercial vehicles, and vehicles that exceed dimensional or weight limits. The purpose of this legislation is to regulate the use of vehicle-specific checkpoints, ensuring they are not used to target particular groups or characteristics.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

William Crocker (R), Josh Cutler (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Susan Gifford (R), Sarah Peake (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Paul Tucker (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2731

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2731
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2731.pdf

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