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MA S2451

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Directs the Registry of Motor Vehicles to design and implement a redesigned license plate system within 5 years, incorporating improved illumination and visual recognition technology for better identification during nighttime and inclement weather

  • Reduces standard alpha-numeric characters to no more than 4, supplemented by recognizable symbols with corresponding 3-character references to maximize unique plate combinations

  • Creates an 8-member Registration Plate Design and Implementation Board, chaired by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, including representatives from State Police, public safety agencies, and law enforcement associations

  • Establishes the License Plate Symbol Revenue Fund to collect fees from specialized charitable symbols, with proceeds supporting program implementation and designated charitable purposes

  • Requires the registrar to complete a feasibility analysis within 6 months, consulting with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and federal agencies, with the main provisions taking effect 90 days after the analysis is filed

Legislative Description

To enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2783

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

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