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MA H2443
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Hawkins
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AI Summary
- Prohibits smoking in motor vehicles when a child requiring a child passenger restraint is present
- Violation carries a $100 fine for the operator or passenger who smokes
- Law enforcement cannot search a vehicle, driver, or passengers solely based on this violation
- 90-day warning period after the effective date during which only verbal or written warnings may be issued
- Violations do not count as moving violations for insurance surcharge purposes and cannot be used as evidence of contributory negligence in civil actions
Legislative Description
To protect little lungs
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5234
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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