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MA S2447

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a dedicated Motorcycle Safety Fund on the books of the Commonwealth, separate from the General Fund, funded by $2 from every motorcycle registration deposited monthly

  • Redirects the existing $2 motorcycle registration fee from the General Fund to the new dedicated Motorcycle Safety Fund, with revenues prohibited from being transferred to any other fund

  • Requires rebates of at least $150 to riders under age 21 who complete an approved basic rider course, capped at 20% of total fund deposits

  • Funds motorcycle safety programs including rider education courses, instructor training, a policy manual for course providers, the Motorcycle Awareness Program in schools, and public awareness efforts

  • Mandates the State Treasurer produce an annual accounting report on fund income and expenditures, delivered to the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association Chairman, Joint Transportation Committee chairs, and legislative clerks

Legislative Description

Relative to a motorcycle safety fund

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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