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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 31, 2026

S 2393: An Act relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2393) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to the safety and standards of autonomous vehicles. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety standards for autonomous vehicles, directly enhancing transportation safety regulations within the topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2413: An Act relative to pedestrian safety

S 2413 would increase penalties for drivers who cause pedestrian accidents by raising fines from $200 to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for a second offense. This bill directly affects drivers found liable for hitting pedestrians in Massachusetts. The key provision amends Chapter 89 of state law to adjust these specific penalty amounts for repeat violations. The bill has passed the House and is currently pending before the Transportation Committee for further review.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for pedestrian accidents, enhancing road safety standards within transportation infrastructure as directly tied to driver accountability and pedestrian protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2688: An Act establishing a primary seat belt law

By Representatives Roy of Franklin and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2688) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Paul McMurtry and others relative to establishing a primary seat belt law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes primary seat belt law, directly enhancing vehicle safety regulations under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2601: An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2601) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford relative to passenger safety on motorcoaches. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety standards for motorcoaches, directly enhancing transportation safety protocols per its title and summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 3809: An Act relative to motor vehicle driver education and training courses

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3809) of Tommy Vitolo relative to motor vehicle driver education and training courses. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates enhanced motor vehicle driver education, directly improving road safety standards under transportation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 2403: An Act to strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2403) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens medical review for driver licenses, enhancing transportation safety standards within vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 1, 2025

H 3710: An Act relative to driver education

By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3710) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to include a module on the science related to the impairment effects of marijuana in driver education courses. Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates marijuana impairment education in driver courses, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's Transportation classification.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 1716: An Act regulating illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1716) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to regulate illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates vehicle exhaust systems to enhance safety standards, directly addressing transportation safety under vehicle regulations.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2361: An Act relative to training tomorrow’s trucking industry workforce

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2361) of John J. Cronin for legislation to establish the trucking industry workforce training fund. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes trucking workforce training fund, directly funding skill development to advance employment opportunities and industry readiness.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates trucking industry workforce training fund under Transportation, directly funding workforce development for a core transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Freight

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 24, 2025

H 2725: An Act preserve license plate actionable toll enforcement and safety

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Tommy Vitolo relative to covering or obscuring a motor vehicle number plate. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill prevents obscured license plates for toll enforcement and safety, enhancing vehicle safety standards under transportation regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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