Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1667 — An Act relative to motor vehicle battery storage

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

In plain language

This bill addresses regulations concerning the storage of motor vehicle batteries.

The legislation outlines requirements for how motor vehicle batteries should be stored. It aims to ensure safe and responsible handling of battery storage to protect public safety and the environment.

Summary

An Act relative to motor vehicle battery storage

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The bill establishes a new requirement for certain license holders and businesses to display notice about the presence of motor vehicle batteries, with a civil penalty for non-compliance.

  • Chapter 140

    Section 59B. All holders of a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 license pursuant to section 58, all owners or operators of a motor vehicle repair shop registered pursuant to chapter 100A, all owners or operators of a junkyard or automobile graveyard as those terms are defined in section 1 of chapter 140B or any person or entity who sells or stores motor vehicle batteries shall prominently display notice to the public and first responders of the presence of motor vehicle batteries on the premises. Violation of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of $250.

    A new section requiring specific entities to inform the public about battery presence and imposing a fine for non-compliance.

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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)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1667 do?
An Act relative to motor vehicle battery storage
Who sponsors S1667?
S1667 is sponsored by William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1667?
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 S1667?
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