An Act relative to motorcycle permit requirements
This bill requires individuals under 18 in Massachusetts to meet specific criteria before receiving a motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement. To qualify, applicants must complete an approved Motorcycle Basic Rider Course, hold a junior operator's license from their home state, or maintain a clean driving record for at least one year without alcohol or drug-related convictions. These new rules apply to anyone seeking to operate a motorcycle as a minor, aiming to ensure they have completed training or demonstrate prior safe driving experience.
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
1
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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