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MA H3773

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Ryan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates new legal definition for "mobile carrying devices" — electrically powered devices under 90 pounds, with maximum speed of 12.5 mph, designed to transport personal property while remaining within 25 feet of the owner

  • Excludes mobile carrying devices from the definition of "motor vehicle" under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90

  • Permits operation on sidewalks and crosswalks when actively monitored by the property owner, equipped with controlled stop capability, and in compliance with local ordinances

  • Prohibits devices from operating on streets/highways (except in crosswalks), transporting hazardous materials, interfering with pedestrians/traffic, or ignoring traffic signals

  • Grants devices pedestrian rights and obligations but requires them to yield right-of-way to pedestrians; violations constitute an infraction

Legislative Description

Relative to mobile carrying devices

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4775

11/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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