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MA H3772

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Roy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 90, Section 7D to update regulations for motor vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers used for transporting school pupils for hire

  • 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

  • Requires vehicles manufactured after 2018 to display a reflective, magnetic rooftop sign marked "School Transportation" that does not need to be permanently affixed

  • Mandates all such vehicles be equipped with chock blocks, fire extinguisher, three DOT-compliant flares, and seat belts for each seating position

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means9/29/2025
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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