HD 2702 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to enhance agricultural operations

This bill modifies vehicle registration rules for agricultural and industrial operations. It allows tractors, trucks, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to operate without registration for up to 10 miles (with insurance) or 0.5 miles (without insurance) when used exclusively for farming, or up to 300 yards for industrial purposes between owned properties. ATVs used for agriculture must display safety flags, rear red lights, and slow-moving vehicle emblems if under 25 mph; operators must notify local police annually about their routes. The bill directly affects farmers and agricultural businesses using these vehicles for field work, while restricting nighttime operation and recreational use of ATVs on public roads.
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