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MA S2405

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • MassDOT must monthly identify persons owing $100+ in tolls, fines, or fees under Pay By Plate and E-ZPass MA systems and contact them via mail, email, and phone about their account status and options

  • Establishes a monthly payment plan option for debts of $250 or more, with a minimum payment of $25 per month; once enrolled, no additional late fees or fines accrue on existing debts

  • Participants in a payment plan who are compliant cannot have their driver's license or vehicle registration renewal denied due to unpaid toll debts

  • Registrar may issue conditional license/registration reinstatement after at least one payment plan payment; revocation occurs if payments fall more than 30 days behind

  • Takes effect 120 days after passage, with agencies given 5 years to promulgate implementing regulations

Legislative Description

To establish a monthly payment plan and protect motorists from excessive EZ-Pass fees and fines

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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