H 3743 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to moped safety

H 3743 defines "moped" as a motorized bicycle with an engine under 50cc, automatic transmission, and a top speed of 30 mph, requiring compliance with federal safety standards. It directly affects moped operators by mandating they obtain a motorcycle license to operate these vehicles. The bill adds this definition to Massachusetts law and amends licensing rules to include mopeds under motorcycle licensing requirements. This changes how mopeds are legally categorized and regulated, impacting riders who currently use them for transportation.
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 Mar 19, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
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

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