An Act relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles
This bill allows municipal emergency management vehicles in Massachusetts to display flashing green lights when responding to emergencies, provided they have a specific permit from the state registrar. The law requires that these green lights be used only during active emergency responses and mandates that the vehicle owner or operator carry the permit at all times. Local officials must apply for a permit on behalf of the vehicle, and the registrar can revoke the permit if the lights are used improperly or if the emergency duty ends. Any violation of these rules regarding the unauthorized use of green lights can result in a fine between $100 and $300.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 28, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Apr 4, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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