Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

S2642 — An Act updating the Move Over Law

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 the Move Over Law concerning vehicle regulations near roadside emergencies.

This bill amends existing laws to enhance safety requirements for vehicles approaching roadside emergencies. It aims to improve compliance with the Move Over Law.

Summary

An Act updating the Move Over Law

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing definitions and penalties related to vehicles on roadways, including the establishment of new definitions for 'Disabled vehicle' and 'Utility vehicle', updates to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and changes to fines for violations.

  • Section 7C of chapter 89

    “Disabled vehicle”, a vehicle that is not an emergency response vehicle and that is stationary and located on the shoulder or breakdown lane of a roadway or highway.

    Adds a new definition for 'Disabled vehicle'.

  • Section 7C of chapter 89

    executive office of transportation and public works → Massachusetts Department of Transportation

    Replaces 'executive office of transportation and public works' with 'Massachusetts Department of Transportation'.

  • Section 7C of chapter 89

    “Utility vehicle”, a vehicle being used to install, maintain, repair, operate or restore communications service or electric or gas distribution or transmission service and that is operated by an employee of or a person under contract with a company incorporated for the purpose of the transmission of intelligence by electricity or telephone or an electric, distribution or transmission company as defined by section 1 of chapter 164.

    Adds a new definition for 'Utility vehicle'.

  • Section 7C of chapter 89

    emergency vehicle, highway maintenance vehicle or recovery vehicle with flashing lights → emergency response vehicle, highway maintenance vehicle, utility vehicle, disabled vehicle or recovery vehicle with activated flashing lights, including vehicle hazard warning signals.

    Updates terminology to include 'utility vehicle' and 'disabled vehicle', and makes minor changes to description of flashing lights.

  • Section 7C of chapter 89

    , utility vehicle, disabled vehicle

    Adds 'utility vehicle' and 'disabled vehicle' to the list of vehicles after 'maintenance vehicle'.

  • Section 7C of chapter 89

    subsection (c) → (c) 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 a second or subsequent 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.

    Replaces subsection (c) to specify fines for vehicle-related violations and introduces a requirement for a behavior change program for repeat offenders.

Sponsors

  • Senate Committee on Ways and Means · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Committee on Ways and Means

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2642 do?
An Act updating the Move Over Law
Who sponsors S2642?
S2642 is sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
What is the current status of S2642?
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 S2642?
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