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MA S2423
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Montigny
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AI Summary
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Prohibits drivers from using mobile electronic devices to access social media or use camera functions, including video calls, while operating a motor vehicle
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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
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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
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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
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Replaces outdated language in existing law regarding television broadcast restrictions with updated regulations covering modern video screen technology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