H 3806 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to roadway safety

H 3806 updates Massachusetts roadway safety language by replacing "pedestrian" with "vulnerable user" (as defined in Chapter 90) and "crosswalk" with "marked crossing" in Section 11 of Chapter 89. This change broadens the law's protection to include cyclists, wheelchair users, and other non-motorized road users, not just pedestrians. The bill modifies existing traffic safety provisions to use more inclusive terminology without creating new requirements. It directly affects drivers, road designers, and enforcement agencies who apply these safety rules. The bill is currently before the Transportation Committee, awaiting further action.
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 24, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
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 · 3 co-sponsors

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