Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2678 — An Act amending the child passenger restraint exemption to include vehicles used in the ride-share industry

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill updates child passenger restraint rules for ride-share vehicles.

This bill modifies existing child passenger restraint laws to include vehicles used in the ride-share industry. It aims to provide clarity on safety requirements for children in these vehicles.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families using ride-share services will need to be aware of new safety requirements for child passengers.

Summary

An Act amending the child passenger restraint exemption to include vehicles used in the ride-share industry

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds a specification regarding vehicle registration for ride-share companies.

  • Section 7AA of Chapter 90

    Or registered as part of a ride-share company,

    It clarifies that vehicles registered as part of a ride-share company are included in the definition.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2678 do?
An Act amending the child passenger restraint exemption to include vehicles used in the ride-share industry
Who sponsors H2678?
H2678 is sponsored by Edward R. Philips (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2678?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H2678?
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