An Act establishing safety standards for BMX bicycle and motorcross tracks
This bill, "Colby's Law," requires all BMX and motocross tracks operating in Massachusetts to register with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and obtain annual permits after safety inspections. It mandates specific safety measures, including proper track grading, spectator barriers, on-site medical equipment (like AEDs), certified medical personnel during events, and mandatory protective gear (helmets meeting safety standards, plus pads for motocross riders). The law also requires operators to maintain liability insurance, conduct safety briefings for new participants, and implement special safety rules for riders under 18, including parental consent and speed limits. Violations can result in fines up to $5,000, and the state must run public safety awareness campaigns.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Oct 30, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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