H3765
An Act relative to obstructed views while driving
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Bill overview
This bill addresses obstructed views while driving by establishing specific regulations and penalties related to items placed in vehicles that obstruct the driver’s sight. It aims to improve road safety by preventing drivers from being distracted or impaired by objects in their cars. The bill seeks to clarify existing laws and provide a more consistent approach to enforcement.
Key provisions
- Prohibits placing items in vehicles that obstruct the driver’s view.
- Establishes penalties for violating the new regulations, including fines.
- Defines what constitutes an obstruction of view.
- Requires law enforcement to enforce the new provisions.
- Addresses the placement of objects on dashboards, windows, and mirrors.
- Clarifies responsibilities for vehicle owners regarding visibility.
- Specifies the types of items that are prohibited.
Who is affected
- Drivers
- Vehicle Owners
- Law Enforcement
- Passengers
Notable changes
- Introduces new regulations regarding obstructions to the driver’s view.
- May create a new offense for drivers who violate the law.
- Could lead to increased enforcement efforts by law enforcement.
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Bill H.3765 194th (Current)
An Act relative to obstructed views while driving
By Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3765) of Orlando Ramos and Samantha Montaño relative to obstructed views while driving. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Orlando Ramos , Brandy Fluker-Reid Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3765
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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