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MA H3789

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Stanley

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Expands Massachusetts' Move Over Law (Chapter 89, Section 7C) to include utility vehicles and disabled vehicles alongside existing protected vehicle categories

  • Defines "utility vehicle" as vehicles used for emergency installation, maintenance, repair, or restoration of communications, electric, or gas services operated by utility company employees or contractors

  • Defines "disabled vehicle" as a motor vehicle abandoned or rendered inoperable by mechanical failure or accident

  • Requires drivers to move over or slow down when passing utility vehicles and disabled vehicles stopped on roadways, extending protections currently provided to emergency and maintenance vehicles

Legislative Description

Relative to the Move Over Law

Last Action

Accompanied H3675

8/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

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