An Act relative to liquid or gas flammable material spills on public ways

This bill strengthens penalties and cleanup requirements for commercial vehicles that spill flammable materials like gasoline or oil on public roads. It increases the maximum fine for each spill violation to $20,000 and mandates that the responsible company or supplier purchase a surety bond to cover cleanup costs for spills exceeding 100 gallons. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Public Safety to conduct a study analyzing how driver payment methods, such as hourly wages versus per-load pay, impact the frequency and severity of these spills.