S 1768
An Act relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to allow municipal emergency management vehicles, such as ambulances and fire trucks, to use green lights in addition to red and blue lights. The goal is to improve visibility and potentially reduce response times by alerting drivers to their presence, particularly in situations where red and blue lights might be obscured. This legislation seeks to enhance safety for emergency personnel and the public.
Key provisions
- Allows municipal emergency management vehicles to utilize green lights.
- Defines ‘municipal emergency management vehicles’ for the purpose of this legislation.
- Specifies conditions under which green lights can be used (e.g., during daylight hours).
- Addresses potential signage requirements to indicate green light use.
- Clarifies the interaction of green lights with existing traffic laws.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Emergency management vehicles operators
- Drivers on roadways
- First responders
Notable changes
- Currently, emergency vehicles primarily use red and blue lights. This bill would expand the visual signaling options.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
James B. Eldridge
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1768 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1768) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1768
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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