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MA H3772
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Roy
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 90, Section 7D to update regulations for motor vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers used for transporting school pupils for hire
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Creates different regulatory requirements based on vehicle manufacture date, with vehicles made after 2018 subject to a modified set of safety clauses from Section 7B
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Requires vehicles manufactured after 2018 to display a reflective, magnetic rooftop sign marked "School Transportation" that does not need to be permanently affixed
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Mandates all such vehicles be equipped with chock blocks, fire extinguisher, three DOT-compliant flares, and seat belts for each seating position
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Requires operators and all passengers to wear properly adjusted and fastened safety belts while the vehicle is in use
Legislative Description
Updating Massachusetts student transportation
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
9/29/2025