HD 1012 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to special regulations for vehicle specific checkpoints

This bill prohibits law enforcement from conducting vehicle safety checkpoints that target specific types of vehicles, decorations, or riders. It directly affects police enforcement practices by banning selective stops based on vehicle appearance or rider characteristics. The law includes exceptions for public transportation carriers (like buses), commercial vehicles used for construction or goods transport, and oversized vehicles regulated under other laws. The bill does not restrict standard traffic safety checks on all vehicles.
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Michelle Badger
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1st Plymouth