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MA S1036
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Brownsberger
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AI Summary
- Creates a rebuttable presumption of negligence against defendants in lawsuits for injury or death of vulnerable road users struck by large vehicles
- Applies to motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, and semi-trailer units classified as Federal Highway Administration class 3 or above with gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Presumption of negligence applies only when the vehicle lacked required safety equipment: lateral protective devices, convex mirrors, crossover mirrors, and backup cameras
- Amends Chapter 231 of the General Laws by adding new Section 140E
- Sponsored by Senator William N. Brownsberger (Suffolk and Middlesex) and referred to the Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
Relative to liability for accidents and collisions with vulnerable road users involving large motor vehicles and trailers
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means1/29/2026
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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