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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/26/2017
06/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
So much of the recommendations of the Inspector General (House, No. 11) as relates to disability placards. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws related to disability placards in Massachusetts. It imposes a $50 fine for obstructing the placard number or expiration date, or for failing to display the placard properly. The registrar is granted the authority to require additional documentation from applicants to verify information on placard applications, and the time period for renewing placards is extended from 30 to 60 days, and from 90 to 120 days. The bill also creates penalties for falsely obtaining a placard, including fines of up to $1,000 and potential revocation of the placard. Finally, the bill expands existing penalties related to the misuse of disability placards.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 06/26/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H14 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H14.pdf |
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