H4231
An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to expand the options available to issue notices of violation for parking enforcement above the limits set forth in M.G.L. C. 90, §20A½ or other applicable state laws
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the city of Cambridge to issue more notices of violation for parking offenses. Currently, parking enforcement is limited by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90, Section 20A½, and other state laws. This bill would authorize the city to expand the options for issuing these notices, potentially increasing enforcement of parking regulations.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Cambridge to issue more notices of violation for parking offenses.
- Expands the city’s ability to enforce parking regulations beyond current limitations.
- Relates to parking enforcement within the city of Cambridge.
- The bill was approved by the city council.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
Who is affected
- Residents of Cambridge
- Drivers in Cambridge
- City of Cambridge Parking Enforcement Officers
- Municipalities (as a reference point)
Notable changes
- Broadens the scope of parking enforcement actions Cambridge can take.
- Modifies existing parking regulations outlined in M.G.L. C. 90, §20A½.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.4231 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to expand the options available to issue notices of violation for parking enforcement above the limits set forth in M.G.L. C. 90, §20A½ or other applicable state laws
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4231) of Marjorie C. Decker (with the approval of the city council) relative to notices of violation for parking enforcement in the city of Cambridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Cambridge (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4231
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 6/26/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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