S2653
An Act updating the Move Over Law
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Bill overview
This bill updates Massachusetts’ “Move Over” law, which requires drivers to move over to a lane out of the way of a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck with flashing lights. The updated law expands the scope of the law to include vehicles with flashing lights, even if they are not emergency vehicles or tow trucks, and clarifies the distance drivers must move over. It also addresses situations where moving over is unsafe, requiring drivers to slow down and proceed with caution. The goal is to increase safety for first responders and recovery personnel.
Key provisions
- Requires drivers to move over for any vehicle displaying flashing lights.
- Expands the definition of ‘emergency vehicle’ to include tow trucks.
- Clarifies the required distance to move over.
- Addresses situations where moving over is unsafe, requiring drivers to slow down instead.
- Defines ‘stationary’ for the purpose of the law.
Who is affected
- Motorists
- Emergency responders
- Tow truck operators
- First responders
- Vehicle recovery personnel
Notable changes
- Broadens the scope of vehicles covered by the law.
- Clarifies the conditions under which drivers must move over.
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Cosponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
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Bill S.2653 194th (Current)
An Act updating the Move Over Law
Senate, October 16, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill updating the Move Over Law (being the text of Senate document 2642, printed as amended)
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Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2653
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Text of S2642 printed as amended |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -- see Roll Call #74 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0) |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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