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MA S2403

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the RMV's medical advisory board to develop a more stringent review process for drivers who have had licenses suspended or revoked due to inability to operate a vehicle because of an illness requiring ongoing monitoring and active management

  • Mandates close examination of the driving and criminal record for applicants seeking license reinstatement after medical-related suspensions or revocations

  • Authorizes the registrar to either deny or conditionally approve applications based on the board's recommendation, with conditional licenses requiring the operator to demonstrate continued responsible management and treatment of their medical condition

  • Maintains the existing 16-member medical advisory board structure (Commissioner of Public Health as chair plus 15 appointed physicians, optometrists, or chiropractors) with compensation of up to $35 per meeting attended

Legislative Description

To strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

12/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/31/2025
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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