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MA H3650

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Day

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires mandatory towing and impoundment of motor vehicles for 12 hours when the operator is found to be incapacitated on a public way
  • Uses the existing definition of "incapacitated" from Section 9A of Chapter 111E (Massachusetts law governing drug rehabilitation)
  • Applies to persons either operating or in possession of a motor vehicle while incapacitated
  • Impoundment period begins at the time of towing, with all towing, storage, and maintenance costs paid by the operator or person retrieving the vehicle
  • Adds new Section 9B to Chapter 111E of Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

To increase safety on public ways

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling1/27/2026
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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