S 2307 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to Chapter 90B vehicle registration

This bill modifies Massachusetts vehicle registration laws to clarify rules for off-road vehicles and participants in sanctioned racing events. It establishes that vehicles legally registered for on-road use do not need dual registration for off-road activities, provided they are not used for agricultural or construction purposes. Additionally, the law expands exemptions from registration requirements to include all participants in races or rallies approved by recognized state, regional, national, or international sanctioning bodies, regardless of their residency status. These changes aim to simplify compliance for recreational vehicle owners and event participants while maintaining distinctions for work-related vehicle use.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes

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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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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John Velis
DDemocratic
MA
Hampden and Hampshire