S 2384 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to special regulations for vehicle specific checkpoints

SD 439 bans law enforcement from setting up vehicle safety checkpoints that target specific vehicle types, decorations, or riders. It applies only to general public safety checks for regular drivers, not to commercial vehicles (like trucks carrying goods), public transit, or oversized vehicles. The law explicitly exempts vehicles used as common carriers, construction equipment, or those exceeding standard weight/dimension limits. This policy change prevents selective enforcement while maintaining standard safety checkpoints for all drivers.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 4, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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