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MA H3627
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natalie Blais
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AI Summary
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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
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Defines ATVs to include quads, quad bikes, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and quadricycles as defined by the American National Standards Institute
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Requires operators to annually notify local police departments of the specific public ways where they will operate ATVs for agricultural purposes
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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
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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