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MA H3627

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Blais

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows farmers to operate all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads without registration for up to half a mile when used exclusively for agricultural purposes, or up to 10 miles if the owner maintains liability insurance

  • Defines ATVs to include quads, quad bikes, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and quadricycles as defined by the American National Standards Institute

  • Requires operators to annually notify local police departments of the specific public ways where they will operate ATVs for agricultural purposes

  • Mandates safety equipment including a safety flag at least 36 square inches elevated 6 feet from ground, a rear-mounted flashing red light, and a "slow moving vehicle emblem" for vehicles with speeds of 25 mph or less

  • Restricts ATV operation to licensed drivers only, prohibits operation between sunset and sunrise, and bans recreational use on public ways

Legislative Description

To enhance agricultural operations

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

9/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means9/8/2025
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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