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MA H3695

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Howitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits motor vehicle operators from littering or knowingly permitting occupants to throw trash or garbage from the vehicle onto public or private property
  • Establishes escalating fines: $100 for first offense, $250 for second offense, $500 for third or subsequent offenses
  • Classifies violations as civil motor vehicle infractions enforceable through citations under Chapter 90C
  • Makes littering citations a surchargeable offense under auto insurance regulations (Section 113B of Chapter 175)
  • Adds new Section 22G½ to Chapter 90 of the General Laws, taking effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to littering

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4976

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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