H3678
An Act relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the process for reporting deceased animals found on Massachusetts state highways. Currently, there isn't a standardized system for notifying the Department of Transportation (DOT) when an animal is found, potentially leading to delays in cleanup and safety hazards. The bill seeks to establish a clear protocol for reporting these incidents, ensuring quicker response times and safer roadways for drivers. It intends to streamline the notification process and improve overall highway maintenance.
Key provisions
- Requires individuals to report the location of a deceased animal on a state highway.
- Establishes a process for the Department of Transportation to receive and document these reports.
- Specifies a timeframe for the DOT to respond to reported animal deaths.
- Outlines procedures for the DOT to remove the animal from the roadway.
- May include guidelines for the DOT regarding notification to local animal control agencies.
- Defines the information that must be included in the report.
- Clarifies the responsibilities of individuals reporting the animal.
Who is affected
- Motorists traveling on Massachusetts state highways
- The Department of Transportation
- Local animal control agencies
- Individuals who discover deceased animals on state highways
- The general public
Notable changes
- Currently, there is no established protocol for reporting deceased animals on state highways.
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Primary sponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
Cosponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
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Bill H.3678 194th (Current)
An Act relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways
By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3678) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Richard M. Haggerty Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3678
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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