Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2611 — An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches

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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.

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Summary

An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches

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The bill adds definitions and regulations related to motorcoaches in chapter 90 of the General Laws, particularly focusing on seatbelt use and public education.

  • Chapter 90, Section 1

    “Motorcoach”, a bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment, which transports passengers for hire as a business between fixed and regular termini or under a charter license. The term “motorcoach” shall not include city buses operated by a public transit system or school buses.

    This adds a new definition for 'motorcoach' in the General Laws.

  • Chapter 90, Section 13A

    , motorcoach

    This includes 'motorcoach' in the list of vehicle types associated with vanpool vehicles.

  • Chapter 90, Section 13A

    standard city

    This specifies that 'standard city buses' are included alongside motorcoach vehicles.

  • Chapter 90, Section 13A

    The operator of a motorcoach service shall include in its ticket purchase agreement a provision stating that the passenger agrees to wear a seatbelt when seated while the motorcoach is in motion. The operator of a motorcoach service shall require its drivers to make an announcement to the passengers prior to the motorcoach’s departure instructing the passengers to wear seatbelts when seated while the motorcoach is in motion.

    This mandates that motorcoach services must include seatbelt use provisions in ticket agreements and instruct passengers on their use.

  • The department of public utilities shall conduct a public information campaign to educate the public on the importance of wearing a seatbelt while riding in a motorcoach, as defined in section 1 of chapter 90 of the General Laws, and the safety risks of not wearing a seatbelt on a motorcoach.

    This requires a public information campaign about motorcoach seatbelt safety.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2611 do?
An Act promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches
Who sponsors S2611?
S2611 is sponsored by Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2611?
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 S2611?
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