H3708
An Act to regulate traffic signal pre-emption devices
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish regulations for traffic signal pre-emption devices, which are used to temporarily change traffic signal timing for emergency vehicles or other specific purposes. The legislation seeks to standardize the use of these devices and ensure they are implemented safely and effectively. It will likely involve guidelines and requirements for their installation and operation to improve traffic flow and safety.
Key provisions
- Establish regulations for traffic signal pre-emption devices.
- Define requirements for the installation and operation of these devices.
- Address safety considerations related to their use.
- Potentially outline procedures for monitoring and maintenance.
- May include standards for data collection and reporting related to pre-emption events.
Who is affected
- Motorists
- Emergency vehicle operators
- Traffic signal technicians
- Transportation agencies
- City and town officials
Notable changes
- This bill introduces regulations specifically for traffic signal pre-emption devices, which may not be comprehensively addressed in existing laws.
- It could standardize the process for requesting and implementing pre-emption signals.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsor
John Walsh
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Bill H.3708 194th (Current)
An Act to regulate traffic signal pre-emption devices
By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3708) of John Walsh relative to traffic signal pre-emption devices. Transportation.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3708
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5202 |
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