S 2279 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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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

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