S 1322 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans

This bill allows Massachusetts municipalities to create dedicated parking spaces for veterans in large retail lots and garages, provided the vehicle displays a veteran license plate. It permits cities to reserve up to two spaces in lots with over 1,000 spots, with additional spaces allowed for every 500 spots thereafter, and requires clear signage designating these areas for those who have served. The legislation also establishes a $100 fine and vehicle removal for unauthorized use, while directing state officials to assist parking lot owners in implementing these courtesy spaces.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Apr 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 14, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Apr 24, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 20, 2023
Committee
Discharged to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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