S 2445
An Act relative to motorcycle safety
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve motorcycle safety in Massachusetts by requiring increased motorcycle awareness instruction. It seeks to enhance the training provided to drivers and potentially establish new requirements for motorcycle operators. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently heard, with a focus on expanding educational initiatives related to motorcycle safety.
Key provisions
- Requires enhanced motorcycle awareness instruction.
- Potentially establishes new training requirements for motorcycle operators.
- Related to a study order (S2783) concerning motorcycle safety.
Who is affected
- Motorcyclists
- Drivers
- Motor Vehicle Operators
- The Transportation Department
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts related to motorcycle safety in Massachusetts.
- It follows previous bills and a related study order.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill S.2445 194th (Current)
An Act relative to motorcycle safety
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2445) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to motorcycle awareness instruction. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.2445
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2783 |
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