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MA S2423

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Montigny

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drivers from using mobile electronic devices to access social media or use camera functions, including video calls, while operating a motor vehicle

  • Bans television receivers, video monitors, and video screens displaying entertainment or business applications that are visible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion

  • Exempts navigation and mapping systems, digital dispatch systems, rear-view camera systems, law enforcement equipment, vehicle information displays, and safety/traffic engineering displays from the prohibition

  • Allows factory-installed video equipment only if it includes an interlock device that disables moving images when the driver is performing driving tasks such as steering, turning, lane keeping, accelerating, or decelerating

  • Replaces outdated language in existing law regarding television broadcast restrictions with updated regulations covering modern video screen technology

Legislative Description

Relative to the use of video screens while operating 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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