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MA S2681
Bill
Status
7/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dylan Fernandes
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AI Summary
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Requires all BMX and motocross tracks in Massachusetts to register with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and obtain annual permits following safety inspections
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Mandates track design standards including proper grading, spectator barriers and safety netting, and clearly marked areas, plus emergency medical response plans with on-site first aid, AEDs, and certified medical professionals during events
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Requires participants to wear CPSC-approved helmets and protective gear, with tracks conducting safety briefings for new riders
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Establishes youth protections requiring written parental consent for riders under 18 and implementing speed limitations and restricted access to advanced courses for minors
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Authorizes enforcement through inspections and fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 for violations, with the act to be known as "Colby's Law"
Legislative Description
Establishing safety standards for BMX bicycle and motorcross tracks
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 03/18/2026 from 09:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-2
3/6/2026