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MA H1993

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Smola

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 90C, Section 3 of Massachusetts General Laws governing civil motor vehicle infraction hearings
  • Violators may contest infractions by requesting a noncriminal hearing within 20 days of citation by mailing a signed request to the registrar
  • Late hearing requests may only be granted if the registrar determines the delay was for good cause beyond the violator's control
  • Decisions by magistrates may be appealed to a justice for de novo review; no jury trial is available for civil motor vehicle infractions
  • Violators found responsible must pay assessments within 20 days, with payment automatically stayed during any appeals

Legislative Description

Relative to court filing fees

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

11/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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