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MA H3746

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Murray

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retrofitting diesel-powered vehicles with devices, smoke stacks, or equipment that enhances the vehicle's capacity to emit soot, smoke, or other particulate emissions

  • Bans intentionally releasing significant quantities of soot, smoke, or particulate emissions from diesel vehicles in ways that obstruct views of roadways, other drivers, or traffic control devices

  • Establishes penalties of $100 to $1,000 for violations

  • Adds new Section 16C to Chapter 90 of the General Laws (motor vehicle regulations)

  • Sponsored by Representatives Brian W. Murray (10th Worcester) and Kristin E. Kassner (2nd Essex), filed January 14, 2025

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the practice of coal rolling

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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