S1778
An Act relative to ATV vehicles owned and operated by police and fire departments
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts police and fire departments to use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for emergency response activities. To facilitate this, the Registry of Motor Vehicles would be required to issue specialty license plates for these vehicles. The bill aims to improve the departments’ ability to respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies, particularly in difficult terrain.
Key provisions
- Allows police and fire departments to operate ATVs for emergency response.
- Requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to provide specialty license plates for these vehicles.
- Addresses the use of ATVs by public safety entities.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Police Departments
- Massachusetts Fire Departments
- Registry of Motor Vehicles
- Emergency Responders
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
John J. Marsi
Peter J. Durant
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.1778 194th (Current)
An Act relative to ATV vehicles owned and operated by police and fire departments
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow police and fire departments to use ATV's for emergency response provided that the Registry of Motor Vehicles shall provide specialty plates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1778
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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