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MA H4428

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Galvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes the weight threshold for "superload" classification at 199,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or greater

  • Defines "superload" as any vehicle or combination exceeding: 14 feet in width, 14 feet in height, 115 feet in length, or 199,000 pounds gross vehicle weight

  • Requires the department to implement an application and fee schedule for expedited superload permits

  • Mandates allowances for escort flexibility where practicable and accepts engineering studies conducted within the prior 12 months

  • Amends Section 30A of Chapter 85 of the General Laws governing transportation permitting

Legislative Description

Relative to modernizing permitting for the transportation of certain loads

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

12/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/24/2025
Transportation8/14/2025
Rules7/23/2025

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