An Act relative to motorcycle permit requirements
This bill (SD 463) changes motorcycle permit rules for applicants under 18 in Massachusetts. It requires them to complete an approved Motorcycle Basic Rider Course, hold a junior operator's license (or equivalent from another state), and maintain a clean driving record for one year with no alcohol/drug violations (including alternate dispositions like "continued without finding" being treated as convictions). The law directly affects underage riders seeking a motorcycle learner's permit (Class M). It aims to enhance safety by adding these specific requirements before issuing permits to minors.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Dec 1, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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