S 503 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act promoting snowmobiling sustainability

This bill amends Massachusetts laws to promote snowmobiling by expanding the number of snowmobile association members required on the state board and officially categorizing recreational snowmobiling as a distinct activity. It establishes an annual three-day "free snowmobile weekend" where non-residents with valid out-of-state or Canadian licenses can ride on public lands without paying registration fees or trail passes. Additionally, the legislation introduces new penalties for operating wheeled vehicles on designated snowmobile trails and authorizes snowmobile use on rail trails during winter months.
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 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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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 Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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