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MA S2606

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes the weight threshold for superload classification at 199,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or greater
  • Defines "superload" as any vehicle exceeding 14 feet in width, 14 feet in height, 115 feet in length, or 199,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or any combination thereof
  • Requires the department to implement an application and fee schedule for expedited superload permits
  • Permits flexibility for escort requirements where practicable and allows engineering studies conducted within the prior 12 months to be used for permit applications
  • Amends Section 30A of Chapter 85 of the General Laws governing transportation permits

Legislative Description

Relative to modernizing permitting for the transportation of certain loads

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2872

12/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/2/2025
Rules7/10/2025

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