H 3740
An Act to allow hardship licenses and interlocking ignition devices on motorcycles
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Bill overview
This bill aims to allow Massachusetts drivers who experience specific hardships, such as substance use disorder, to obtain hardship licenses for their motorcycles. It also seeks to enable the use of interlocking ignition devices, which prevent motorcycles from being started if the driver has a blood alcohol content above a certain limit. The goal is to improve motorcycle safety by addressing potential risks associated with impaired riding.
Key provisions
- Allows for hardship licenses for motorcycle drivers.
- Permits the use of interlocking ignition devices.
- Addresses motorcycle safety concerns.
- Relates to motorcycle operation and licensing.
- Considers factors like substance use disorder.
- Specifies limitations on alcohol content for ignition devices.
Who is affected
- Motorcycle drivers
- Motorcycle owners
- Individuals with substance use disorders
- Massachusetts residents
- The Department of Motor Vehicles
Notable changes
- Introduces a system for hardship licenses for motorcycle drivers.
- Facilitates the implementation of interlocking ignition devices.
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill H.3740 194th (Current)
An Act to allow hardship licenses and interlocking ignition devices on motorcycles
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3740) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to hardship licenses and interlocking ignition devices on motorcycles. Transportation.
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Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3740
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5143 |
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