An Act relative to pup trailers
This bill amends Massachusetts vehicle laws to allow farmers to transport agricultural goods on trailers that weigh up to 99,000 pounds when combined with the towing vehicle. The provision applies specifically to trailers with at least two axles used exclusively for moving farm products to processing facilities within the state. To qualify for this exemption, the farmer must hold a general registration and a special permit that allows exceeding standard weight limits. The change aims to accommodate larger agricultural equipment without requiring the full commercial licensing typically needed for heavy loads.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 7, 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
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Mark
DDemocratic
Co
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
Co
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
Co
Patrick Kearney
DDemocratic
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