S2547
An Act relative to the Move Over Law
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act Relative to the Move Over Law, aims to strengthen existing laws requiring drivers to move over into the adjacent lane when approaching vehicles with flashing lights, such as emergency vehicles or stopped vehicles on the side of the road. The legislation seeks to clarify the scope of the ‘Move Over’ law and increase penalties for those who fail to comply, enhancing road safety for first responders and other vulnerable road users. It also addresses ambiguities in the current law to ensure consistent enforcement across Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Transportation
Cosponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
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Bill S.2547 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Move Over Law
Senate, July 7, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2352) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to the Move Over Law, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2547).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Transportation
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.2547
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/7/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Transportation |
| 7/7/2025 | Senate | New draft of S2352 |
| 7/7/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2642 |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | New draft substituted, see S2642 |
| 10/17/2025 | Senate | Amendment (as recommended by the committee on Senate Ways and Means) adopted, as amended |
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