An Act relative to motor vehicle negligence
This bill (HD 1203) amends Massachusetts law by adding snow and ice to the legal definition of "debris" in motor vehicle negligence statutes. It directly affects drivers and courts handling negligence cases involving road hazards in Massachusetts. The key change clarifies that snow and ice accumulation on roads will now be explicitly considered "debris" under the law, potentially influencing how negligence claims are evaluated in such cases. The amendment does not change penalties or create new requirements, only refining the existing definition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Nov 17, 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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steven Howitt
RRepublican
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