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MA H4976

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Transportation

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits motor vehicle operators from littering or knowingly permitting occupants to dispose of trash or garbage from the vehicle onto public or private property
  • Establishes escalating fines: $100 for first offense, $250 for second offense, $500 for third or subsequent offense
  • Classifies violations as civil motor vehicle infractions enforced through civil citations under Chapter 90C
  • Third or subsequent offenses become surchargeable offenses affecting auto insurance rates under Section 113B of Chapter 175
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to littering

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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