H 3274 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to Chapter 90B

This bill modifies Massachusetts laws regarding vehicle registration for off-road vehicles used in sanctioned racing and rally events. It clarifies that motor vehicles legally registered for on-road use do not require a separate off-road registration when participating in these events, provided they display their standard license plates. Additionally, the legislation expands exemptions from registration fees to include all participants in events sanctioned by recognized state, regional, national, or international organizations, removing previous restrictions that limited these exemptions to non-residents. The law also ensures that vehicles used exclusively for agricultural, forestry, lumbering, or construction purposes remain exempt from these specific regulations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 29, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 13, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Nick Boldyga
RRepublican
MA
3rd Hampden