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MA S2611

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Comerford

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Defines "motorcoach" in Massachusetts law as a bus with an elevated passenger deck over a baggage compartment that transports passengers for hire, excluding city transit buses and school buses

  • Adds motorcoaches to existing seatbelt requirement provisions under Chapter 90, Section 13A of the General Laws

  • Requires motorcoach operators to include a seatbelt agreement in ticket purchase contracts stating passengers agree to wear seatbelts while seated during motion

  • Mandates drivers announce seatbelt instructions to passengers before departure

  • Directs the Department of Public Utilities to conduct a public information campaign on motorcoach seatbelt safety and risks of non-compliance

Legislative Description

Promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches

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
Transportation4/10/2025
Rules2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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