Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3619 — An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders

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This bill updates the penalties for violations related to distracted driving, establishing specific fines for multiple offenses and requiring behavior modification programs for offenders.

  • Section 13B

    subsection (d) → (d) A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $100 for a first offense, by a fine of $250 for a second offense and by a fine of $500 for a third or subsequent offense. In addition to any fines pursuant to this subsection, an operator who commits an offense under this section shall be required to complete a program selected by the registrar of motor vehicles that encourages a change in driver behavior and attitude about distracted driving. Nothing in this subsection shall authorize the seizure or forfeiture of a hands-free mobile telephone or a mobile electronic device.

    This change sets specific fines for distracted driving offenses and mandates a program for offenders, while protecting against the seizure of devices.

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

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3619 do?
An Act relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders
Who sponsors H3619?
H3619 is sponsored by Bruce J. Ayers (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3619?
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 H3619?
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