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MA S2448

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Increases the base fine for right-of-way violations under Chapter 89, Section 8 from $35 to $200

  • Violations resulting in injury carry a $200 fine and minimum 30-day license suspension

  • Violations resulting in serious bodily injury carry a $500 fine and minimum 90-day license suspension

  • Violations resulting in death carry a $1,000 fine and minimum 180-day license suspension

  • Defines "serious bodily injury" as involving unconsciousness, extreme pain, protracted disfigurement, loss of bodily function, or substantial risk of death

Legislative Description

Regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)

Last Action

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

4/1/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/1/2026
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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