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MA S2368

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Julian Cyr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits license suspension or revocation solely for unpaid fines, fees, taxes, or other debts unrelated to driving safety offenses such as OUI
  • Repeals existing statutes allowing license suspension for unpaid excise taxes and certain other financial obligations
  • Creates a financial hardship waiver process allowing drivers to request reduction or elimination of unpaid fees and assessments through noncriminal hearings
  • Requires automatic fee waivers for recipients of needs-based public assistance or those with income/assets exempt under state law
  • Mandates RMV reinstate all licenses and registrations suspended for debt-based reasons within three months of enactment, with notification to affected individuals

Legislative Description

To increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2874

12/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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