H 3712
An Act relative to bicycle safety
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to bicycle safety, aims to improve safety for cyclists in Massachusetts. It establishes a hearing to discuss potential improvements to bicycle safety regulations and practices. The bill seeks to examine and potentially recommend changes to enhance the safety of cyclists on roadways. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing bicycle safety concerns.
Key provisions
- Schedule a hearing to discuss bicycle safety.
- Examine potential improvements to bicycle safety regulations.
- Review current bicycle safety practices.
- Recommend changes to enhance cyclist safety.
- Related to existing bills H.3511, H.3357, and H.3728
Who is affected
- Cyclists
- Motorists
- Massachusetts residents
- Transportation officials
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a hearing to explore bicycle safety improvements.
- It is linked to other similar bills addressing bicycle safety.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.3712 194th (Current)
An Act relative to bicycle safety
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3712) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to bicycle safety. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3712
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4775 |
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