H 1340
An Act relative to moped liability insurance
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Bill overview
This bill addresses liability insurance requirements for mopeds in Massachusetts. Currently, mopeds are not required to carry liability insurance, which can leave riders and other drivers vulnerable in the event of an accident. The bill aims to establish a framework for moped liability insurance, similar to that of motorcycles, to ensure financial responsibility and coverage for damages.
Key provisions
- Requires moped operators to maintain liability insurance.
- Establishes minimum coverage amounts for moped liability insurance.
- Defines mopeds for insurance purposes.
- Specifies how insurance companies can assess risk for moped coverage.
- Addresses potential exemptions or special circumstances.
Who is affected
- Moped operators
- Moped passengers
- Motorists sharing roadways with mopeds
- Insurance companies
- The state of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a new requirement for moped liability insurance in Massachusetts.
- Aligns moped insurance requirements with those of motorcycles.
- Potentially increases financial responsibility for moped operators.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.1340 194th (Current)
An Act relative to moped liability insurance
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to moped liability insurance. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1340
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:40 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5206 |
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