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MA H3817

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Xiarhos

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Increases the base fine for right of way violations under Chapter 89, Section 8 from $35 to $200

  • Violations resulting in injury to another person: $200 fine and minimum 30-day license suspension

  • Violations resulting in serious bodily injury: $500 fine and minimum 90-day license suspension

  • Violations resulting in death: $1,000 fine and minimum 180-day license suspension

  • Defines "serious bodily injury" as injury involving unconsciousness, extreme physical pain, protracted disfigurement, loss of bodily function, or substantial risk of death

Legislative Description

Regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

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

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