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MA S2611
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Comerford
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AI Summary
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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
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Adds motorcoaches to existing seatbelt requirement provisions under Chapter 90, Section 13A of the General Laws
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Requires motorcoach operators to include a seatbelt agreement in ticket purchase contracts stating passengers agree to wear seatbelts while seated during motion
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Mandates drivers announce seatbelt instructions to passengers before departure
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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